Rescue Princesses: The Lost Gold (The Rescue Princesses)
#7 of 12 in The Rescue Princesses Series
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What’s inside...
Friendship, animals and secret royal adventures! With over one million Rescue Princesses titles sold, this action-packed series is the perfect combination of good friends, beautiful dresses, ninja moves and baby animals! Princess Isabella loves her rainforest kingdom and its amazing creatures. So she's very worried when treasure hunters start digging up the forest and scaring all the animals. A baby monkey becomes trapped and Isabella will need all her bravery to save it. Thank goodness she has the other Rescue Princesses to help her. From Paula Harrison, author of the Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue series. With short chapters and beautifully illustrated throughout, the Rescue Princesses series is perfect for readers aged seven and up. Related activity sheets are available on the Nosy Crow website. Check out the other titles in this series: The Secret Promise, The Wishing Pearl, The Moonlight Mystery and many more!
Discussion points
What qualities do you think make someone a good friend, like the princesses in the story?
How did the princesses work together to overcome challenges? Can you think of a time you worked with friends to solve a problem?
What would you do if you found lost gold? How would you decide what to do with it?
Why is it important to take care of animals, as the princesses do in the story?
How do you feel when you help someone or something in need?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the princesses' adventures to their own life. Ask how they would feel and react in similar situations.
Discuss the moral dilemmas and decision-making in the book. Highlight the consequences of the princesses' choices and how they lead to positive outcomes.
Use the animal rescue theme to instigate a conversation about responsibility and caring for pets or wildlife in your community.
Point out examples of teamwork in the book, and relate it to your child's experiences in school, sports, or other activities.
After reading, participate in a creative activity such as drawing scenes from the book or creating a map of the princesses’ kingdom.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The princesses work together using each of their unique skills to solve the mystery and save the day. This collaboration is a central theme throughout the story.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of collaborating with others to achieve common goals, whether in school projects or during playtime activities.
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: The characters in the book often face challenges and dangers, yet they bravely confront these obstacles to help others.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to face their own fears and stand up for what they believe is right, promoting moral courage in difficult situations.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, the princesses must think critically and creatively to follow clues and rescue animals, showcasing effective problem-solving strategies.
Real-World Application: Children can apply problem-solving skills learned from the story in real life, enhancing their ability to think logically and creatively in various situations.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Kindness
Explanation: The compassion the princesses show towards animals and each other teaches empathy.
Real-World Application: The narrative can help children appreciate the feelings of others and foster an environment of kindness and understanding in their interactions.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite setbacks, the princesses persist in their quest, demonstrating the value of perseverance.
Real-World Application: This lesson can motivate children to keep striving towards their goals, regardless of obstacles, in academics or personal pursuits.