The Curse of the Pharaoh #1 (Agatha: Girl of Mystery)
#1 of 10 in Agatha: Girl Of Mystery Series
What’s inside...
Agatha: Girl of Mystery is a fanciful and fabulous new mystery series about a headstrong girl detective, Agatha Mistery, who travels to exotic and international locations to solve mysteries with the help of her hulking bodyguard and loyal cat, Watson. The first mystery in the series takes place in Egypt, where Agatha investigates rumors of a mysterious tablet unearthed in the Valley of the Kings, which may hold the key to unlocking the secret curse of an ancient Pharaoh.
Character compass
Agatha Mistery
Dash Mistery
Chandler
Discussion points
What do you think motivated Agatha to become a detective and explore mysteries?
How do you think Agatha feels when she faces challenges during her adventures?
What would you have done differently if you were in Agatha's shoes during her encounter at the Pharaoh's tomb?
How do the settings in the book, like the Pharaoh's tomb, add to the mystery?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in Agatha’s world, asking how they would feel exploring a Pharaoh's tomb.
Discuss the qualities that make Agatha a great detective and ask your child what qualities they share with her.
Use descriptive scenes from the book to ask your child to draw or describe what they think the tomb looks like.
Highlight the problem-solving aspect of the story and have your child guess what might happen next at various points to engage their predictive skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Agatha, the protagonist, demonstrates sharp problem-solving skills as she navigates through challenges to solve the mysteries.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to approach difficulties in school or personal life with critical thinking and creativity.
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the story, Agatha collaborates with others, showing that teamwork can often lead to success where going it alone might not.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the value of working together in group projects or sports, highlighting cooperation and communication.
Example Lesson: Cultural awareness
Explanation: Set in Egypt, the story incorporates elements of Egyptian culture, history, and geography, providing children with a broadened worldview.
Real-World Application: Inspires children to learn more about different cultures and fosters respect and curiosity about the world around them.
Example Lesson: Perseverance in the face of obstacles
Explanation: Agatha shows determination and doesn’t give up even when the mystery of the pharaoh seems unsolvable.
Real-World Application: Motivates children to persist through challenges in their own life, reinforcing the value of resilience.
Example Lesson: Critical thinking
Explanation: The story encourages readers to think critically as they follow Agatha piecing together clues to solve the mystery.
Real-World Application: Helps children develop crucial analytical skills which can be applied in academic settings and in making everyday decisions.