Kitty and the Missing Pumpkins (15)
#15 in Kitty Series
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What’s inside...
It is Halloween night and young Kitty, a girl with cat-like super-powers, is excited to trick-or-treat with her friends. However, pumpkins begin disappearing from doorsteps across the neighbourhood, threatening to spoil the festivities. With the help of her faithful feline crew, Kitty slips out under the moonlight to track down the thief. High above the rooftops and through the city park, she follows a trail of clues, solves the mystery, and restores the pumpkins in time for the Halloween parade, showing that courage and teamwork can save the day.
Character compass
Kitty
Pumpkin
Discussion points
Why does Kitty choose to talk rather than fight?
How do the cats help Kitty think of solutions?
What Halloween traditions do you share with Kitty’s neighbourhood?
How would you feel if your pumpkin disappeared?
Tip: Role play these questions
Create your own mystery hunt at home using clues.
Draw a map of Kitty’s route across the rooftops.
Role-play negotiating with the fox to practise empathy.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy before judgement
Explanation: Kitty listens to the fox’s reasons instead of scolding.
Real-World Application: Children can ask ‘why’ when someone misbehaves and offer help.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Each cat contributes a skill—hearing, night vision, speed.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to value friends’ different strengths on group projects.
Example Lesson: Responsibility to community
Explanation: Kitty promises neighbours she will make things right.
Real-World Application: Encourages volunteering or helping with local events.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Kitty gathers clues and forms hypotheses.
Real-World Application: Demonstrates a calm, logical approach to everyday puzzles.