About This Book
Avalanche Alert is a thrilling chapter book that follows siblings Ben and Zoe on a high-stakes adventure in the Himalaya Mountains. After an avalanche displaces a snow leopard and her cubs, it's up to the brave duo to navigate treacherous terrain and freezing temperatures to find the rare cats. The urgency escalates as they learn local villagers intend to poison the leopards, adding a layer of moral conflict and danger. This book is ideal for early to late elementary readers (ages 7-11) who enjoy animal rescue stories, survival narratives, and themes of bravery, empathy, and environmental responsibility.
A snow leopard and her cubs have been separated from their territory by an avalanche in the Himalaya Mountains, and it is up to Ben and Zoe to find the rare cats and guide them to safety before the local villagers poison them.
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1
What makes Ben and Zoe brave in this story? Have you ever had to be brave?
2
Why do you think the villagers wanted to poison the snow leopards? What are other ways they could have solved their problem?
3
What did you learn about snow leopards and their habitat from this book?
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How do Ben and Zoe work together as siblings? What are the strengths of their teamwork?
5
If you were in the Himalaya Mountains, what would be the most challenging part for you?
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