About This Book
In "Heidi Heckelbeck in Disguise," young witch Heidi faces a common middle-grade dilemma: dealing with a mean classmate. When Melanie Maplethorpe copies Heidi's witch costume for Halloween, Heidi's anger boils over, leading her to use her magic for retaliation. This story explores themes of anger management, the consequences of revenge, and the importance of true friendship. It's a lighthearted fantasy adventure that provides a gentle entry point for discussing conflict resolution and empathy with children aged 8-12, showing how even good intentions can go wrong when fueled by anger.
Witch Heidi is angry when mean Melanie Maplethorpe dresses as a witch for Halloween, but when she decides to retaliate, she almost loses all her friends.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How did Heidi feel when Melanie dressed as a witch? Have you ever felt angry or frustrated like that?
2
Do you think Heidi's plan for revenge was a good idea? What are some other ways she could have handled the situation?
3
What does it mean to be a good friend? How did Heidi's actions affect her friendships?
4
What lessons did Heidi learn by the end of the story?
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