Lights! Camera! Action Dog! (Wishbone Mysteries, 11)
#11 in Wishbone Mysteries Series
What’s inside...
When the Drake brothers return to their hometown to make a movie about Oakdale during the 1880s and Joe lands a role in the film, someone tries to sabotage the movie, so Joe and Wishbone must catch the culprit before the production is canceled.
Character compass
Wishbone
Sam Kepler
David Barnes
Joe Talbot
Discussion points
What do you think Wishbone was feeling when he decided to solve the mystery?
If you were Wishbone, how would you have handled the challenges he faced?
What did you learn about teamwork from Wishbone and his friends?
How do you think being brave helped Wishbone during his adventure?
What are some ways you can solve mysteries in your everyday life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate to Wishbone by asking them how they’d feel in similar situations.
Discuss the importance of courage and resourcefulness, highlighting how Wishbone uses these traits to navigate challenges.
Foster a deeper connection by correlating the book’s themes with real-life scenarios your child might encounter.
Celebrate your child’s responses and theories, showing genuine interest and enthusiasm to cultivate their analytical thinking.
Use the book’s narrative to discuss the value of friendships and teamwork in accomplishing goals.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In 'Lights! Camera! Action Dog!', Wishbone and his friends work together to solve the mystery, demonstrating the importance of collaboration and supporting each other to achieve a common goal.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to cooperate with siblings and classmates in group activities or projects, understanding that collective effort often leads to success.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: The book showcases the characters using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to uncover clues and solve the mystery surrounding the movie set.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to think critically and develop their analytical skills when faced with challenges or puzzles in their daily activities.
Example Lesson: Persistence and Resilience
Explanation: Throughout the story, Wishbone faces several challenges and setbacks but remains determined and does not give up. This resilience ultimately helps in solving the mystery.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the value of persistence in overcoming difficulties whether in completing schoolwork, learning a new skill, or dealing with personal obstacles.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: Wishbone's curiosity drives him to explore and ask questions, which is a crucial part of uncovering the truth in the story.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to be inquisitive about the world around them and to engage in learning not just academically but in everyday life as well.
Example Lesson: Understanding Consequences
Explanation: The book explores the consequences of actions through the mystery plot, where every action taken by the characters leads to a specific outcome, highlighting the effect of their choices.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand that their actions have consequences and to consider the outcomes before acting.