The Demon Notebook (Demon Notebook, 1)
#1 in The Demon Notebook Series
What’s inside...
Grace and her four best friends, Jenny, Rachel, Adie, and Una, are failed spell casters with a notebook full of useless spells. However, when they use a Ouija board for the first time, they accidentally unlock real magical powers and their notebook takes on a diabolical life of its own. The girls watch helplessly as their once harmless spells begin to come true, moving toward the worst one of all. Now, Grace and her friends must find a way to stop the powerful magic before disaster strikes.
Character compass
Grace
Adie
Rachel
Jenny
Una
Ms. Lemon
Discussion points
What do you think motivated Grace and her friends to use the notebook? How would you handle a similar situation?
How do the characters change throughout the story? Which character do you relate to the most and why?
What are the consequences of the girls' actions with the notebook? What did they learn from their experiences?
If you had a magic notebook, what would you write in it? Why?
How do friendship and trust play a role in the story? Have you ever had to trust a friend with a big secret?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the characters' decisions and the story's outcomes. Validate their feelings and provide gentle guidance to help them understand different perspectives. Use examples from the book to discuss the importance of responsibility and the potential consequences of one's actions. Highlight the role of friendship and ask your child about their personal experiences with trust and support among friends.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship and cooperation
Explanation: In 'The Demon Notebook', the main characters work together to solve the mystery surrounding their misplaced magic. Their collaboration underscores the value of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or in their community, learning to cooperate and value each other’s input to achieve a common goal.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: The young witches face unintended consequences when their spells go awry, teaching them to think critically about the potential outcomes of their actions.
Real-World Application: This lesson emphasizes the importance of foresight and responsibility, encouraging children to consider the possible effects of their decisions on themselves and others before acting.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of adversity
Explanation: Despite numerous setbacks, the characters persist in their quest to correct their mistakes, demonstrating resilience and determination.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to apply resilience by not giving up in their personal challenges, whether they're academic struggles or personal obstacles, understanding that persistence is key to overcoming difficulties.
Example Lesson: The value of honesty
Explanation: As the characters in the book come clean about their secret use of the notebook, they learn the importance of honesty and trust in relationships.
Real-World Application: This can teach children to be honest in their daily interactions and appreciate the trust others place in them, fostering stronger and more genuine relationships.