The 26-Story Treehouse: Pirate Problems! (The Treehouse Books, 2)
#2 of 14 in Treehouse Series
What’s inside...
Andy and Terry live in a 26-story treehouse, complete with a bumper car rink, skate ramp, antigravity chamber, ice cream parlor with 78 flavors, and the Maze of Doom. They have a week to finish their next book about how they first met, but unexpected adventures like emergency shark operations, giant storms, and wooden pirate heads make life in the treehouse anything but boring. This title has Common Core connections.
Character compass
Andy
Terry
Jill
Captain Woodenhead
Discussion points
What would you do if you had your own treehouse? What features would you add?
Why do you think Andy and Terry face so many problems in their treehouse adventures?
How do the characters work together to solve their problems? Can you think of a time when you worked with someone to solve a problem?
What was the funniest part of the story for you, and why?
If you could create your own story about a treehouse, what kind of adventure would your characters go on?
Tip: Role play these questions
Utilize the unique and imaginative elements of the story to encourage your child's creative thinking. Ask them to draw or describe their own treehouse and the adventures they could have.
Discuss the importance of teamwork as demonstrated by Andy and Terry, relating it to real-life situations where your child had to collaborate with others.
Highlight the problem-solving aspects of the story. Challenge your child to think of alternative solutions to the problems presented in the book.
Encourage them to express what they found funny about the book and share a laugh together. This not only enhances enjoyment but also deepens the reading experience.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: In 'The 26-Story Treehouse: Pirate Problems!', Andy and Terry work together to solve various challenges, showcasing how collaboration leads to creative solutions.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of working together with others, whether on school projects or in family activities, to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters face unexpected dilemmas and work through them using ingenuity and resourcefulness.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to think critically and adapt to new challenges in real-life situations, such as resolving conflicts with peers or overcoming obstacles in learning.
Example Lesson: Imagination and Creativity
Explanation: The fantastical elements and inventive setting of the treehouse inspire children to think outside the box and harness their creativity.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination in play and creative projects, which fosters cognitive development and creative thinking skills.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the book take responsibility for their actions, including dealing with the consequences of their misadventures.
Real-World Application: This can help instill a sense of accountability in children, teaching them to accept responsibility for their actions and learn from their mistakes.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite numerous setbacks, the characters persist in their quest, showcasing the value of perseverance.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of persisting through difficulties, whether in completing a difficult school assignment or mastering a new skill.