About This Book
This humorous chapter book introduces Stephen 'Sneeze' Wyatt, a clever and inventive twelve-year-old. When his parents cancel the family vacation and enroll him in a creative writing class, Steve decides to put his ingenuity to good use. Instead of being truly rebellious, he embarks on a 'wacky moneymaking project' that playfully 'bugs' his parents, leading to a series of comical situations. It's a lighthearted story about dealing with disappointment, finding creative outlets, and navigating family dynamics with a good dose of humor. Perfect for kids who enjoy clever schemes and a bit of harmless mischief.
When his parents call off the family vacation and enroll their son in a creative writing class instead, twelve-year-old Steve comes up with a wacky moneymaking project.
Discussion Prompts
1
How does Steve feel when his vacation is cancelled? How does he choose to react?
2
What are some of Steve's 'wacky moneymaking projects'? Which one do you think is the funniest or most clever?
3
How do Steve's parents react to his schemes? Do you think they understand why he's doing them?
4
Have you ever felt disappointed by a change in plans? What did you do to make the best of it?
5
What does it mean to 'bug' someone in a playful way? What's the difference between playful bugging and being truly mean?
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