The Treasure Test: Hide and Geek
#2 of 2 in Hide and Geek Series
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What’s inside...
Four best friends, Gina, Edgar, Elena, and Kevin, collectively known as the GEEKs, embark on another treasure hunt in the Hide and GEEK series. After a previous adventure in an abandoned amusement park, Bamboozleland, a company plans to reopen the park, while a blogger spreads rumors about the GEEKs. To prove their abilities, they participate in a new treasure hunt organized by a local bigwig, documenting their journey to validate their puzzle-solving skills and their status as true treasure hunters.
Discussion points
What would you do if you found a treasure map like the characters in the story?
Which character did you relate to the most and why?
How do you think teamwork helped the characters in their adventure?
What would you have done differently if you were in the story?
How did the characters change from the beginning to the end of the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by sharing your favorite part of the story and ask your child about theirs.
Use open-ended questions from the list to allow your child to explain their thoughts and feelings about the book.
Encourage your child to draw a scene from the book and describe what’s happening, to engage both their creative and analytical skills.
Ask your child to make predictions about what could happen next if the story continued beyond the last page, building their inference skills and imagination.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The characters in 'The Treasure Test: Hide and Geek' work together to solve puzzles and find hidden treasures, demonstrating the power of collaborative effort.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or in sports, learning to value everyone's contributions and work as a cohesive unit.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving Skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters face various challenges that require creative thinking and problem-solving to overcome.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to think critically and creatively when faced with challenges in their academic or personal lives, fostering resilience and adaptability.
Example Lesson: Honesty and Integrity
Explanation: The protagonists demonstrate honesty when they find the treasure and decide what to do with it, reinforcing the importance of integrity.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of being truthful and making ethical choices, even when faced with tempting situations.
Example Lesson: Importance of Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The quest for treasure in the book ignites curiosity in the characters, showing that learning can be an adventurous and rewarding process.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to view learning as a lifelong adventure, sparking their interest in exploring new topics and ideas.
Example Lesson: Respect for Different Strengths
Explanation: Each character in the book has unique skills that contribute to their goal, illustrating that everyone has valuable strengths.
Real-World Application: This can help children appreciate the diverse capabilities of their peers and encourage them to recognize and respect different talents in a group setting.