Island of Time (Choose Your Own Adventure #28)
#115 in Choose your own adventure Series
What’s inside...
After spending a lifetime hiking and exploring an island in Lake Champlain, you and your friend Jayme decide to visit the island one weekend. Despite her worries about the weather, you convince her to come along. During the trip, a storm hits and you lose control of your boat, the Zodiac. When you finally reach the shore, strange things begin to happen and you realize that the island has transported you back in time.
Discussion points
What different choices did you encounter in the book, and how do you think they would change the story?
If you were the main character, what would be your strategy to navigate through the adventures on the Island of Time?
How did the different characters in the book impact your decisions as you read through the different paths?
What lessons do you think the book teaches about making decisions and dealing with consequences?
Did any part of the adventure make you feel excited or nervous, and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use open-ended questions that allow your child to express their thoughts and emotions about the story, reinforcing their critical thinking skills.
Discuss the concept of 'choice' and 'consequences' as portrayed in the book to connect the story to real-life decisions.
Encourage your child to articulate reasons for the choices they made while navigating the book, fostering decision-making skills.
Relate the adventures from the book to personal experiences or hypothetical scenarios to make the conversation more relatable and engaging.
Celebrate creative thinking by asking your child to imagine different endings or adventures based on their choices, enhancing their creative storytelling abilities.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Decision-making
Explanation: In 'Island of Time,' children are presented with various choices that alter the course of the story, teaching them to consider consequences.
Real-World Application: This equips children with the ability to evaluate options and make decisions thoughtfully in real-life scenarios, fostering independent thinking.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The book challenges readers to solve problems that arise in different scenarios, promoting critical thinking.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these skills in academic settings or everyday dilemmas, enhancing their analytical abilities.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: As the protagonist, the reader must make responsible choices to navigate through challenges successfully.
Real-World Application: This instills a sense of responsibility in children, teaching them that their actions have impact both in stories and in their personal experiences.
Example Lesson: Moral Integrity
Explanation: The story emphasizes the importance of ethical decisions, even in difficult situations.
Real-World Application: Children learn to uphold their values and make morally sound decisions, vital for personal character development.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: The open-ended nature of the story encourages readers to think creatively about different outcomes and possibilities.
Real-World Application: This nurtures imaginative thinking that can be beneficial in creative endeavors and in problem-solving tasks outside the book.