Judy Moody and Friends Rocky Zang in The Amazing Mr Magic
#2 of 15 in Judy Moody Series
What’s inside...
In this book, Rocky Zang, Judy Moody's best friend, decides to become a magician and enlists Judy's help for his magic show. As they navigate through the challenges of preparing for the show, they encounter mishaps like Judy spilling ketchup on the magic rabbit. The story highlights the themes of friendship, perseverance, and self-belief as they work together to mend their friendship and put on the Greatest Backyard Magic Show on Earth.
Character compass
Rocky Zang
Stink Moody
Judy Moody
Discussion points
What do you think makes Rocky Zang a unique character?
How did Rocky Zang handle challenges in the story?
What magic tricks would you like to learn and why?
How did the friendships in the story change or grow?
What lessons did you learn from Rocky Zang's adventures?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use positive reinforcement to encourage your child to express their thoughts and ideas about the story.
Relate the story to your child’s own experiences to make the discussion more relevant and engaging.
Ask your child to imagine alternative endings or scenarios to foster creativity and critical thinking.
Encourage your child to draw or act out their favorite part of the book to deepen their connection to the story.
Discuss the characters’ emotions and actions to help your child develop empathy and understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of practicing a skill
Explanation: Rocky Zang works diligently to master magic tricks, showing that practice is key to improvement.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of persistence and practice when learning new skills, whether in academics, sports, or hobbies.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: Rocky uses his creativity to come up with impressive magic tricks, demonstrating the power of imagination.
Real-World Application: Children learn to use their imagination to solve problems and create new things, fostering innovation from a young age.
Example Lesson: Honesty
Explanation: Rocky learns to be honest about his mistakes during magic tricks, which builds his character.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of honesty in building trust and integrity in real-life situations.
Example Lesson: Supporting friends
Explanation: The story highlights how friends support Rocky's endeavors, showing the value of encouragement and teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of supporting peers in their activities, which can help build strong, supportive relationships.
Example Lesson: Handling disappointment
Explanation: When a trick doesn't go as planned, Rocky handles his disappointment gracefully, setting a positive example.
Real-World Application: This can help children learn to face setbacks and disappointments in life with resilience and a positive attitude.