About This Book
"Gum" is a delightful early chapter book that follows two friends, James and Danny, on a simple yet exciting mission to retrieve a silver race car from a gumball machine. The boys rely on a "lucky" Canadian quarter, exploring themes of hope, perseverance, and the magic of everyday challenges. It's a gentle story perfect for children aged 4-8 as a read-aloud, or 7-11 for independent reading, offering a comforting narrative about wanting something badly and working together to achieve it.
1 v. (unpaged) : 24 cm
Discussion Prompts
1
What do James and Danny want most in the story? Have you ever wanted something that was hard to get?
2
Do you believe in lucky charms or lucky coins? Why or why not?
3
How do James and Danny help each other on their mission?
4
What do you think happens after the story ends?
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