About This Book
In 'Lost Treasures: The Teddy Bear Habit,' twelve-year-old Ted is grappling with the awkwardness of growing up, feeling stifled by his seemingly mundane life, and secretly still attached to his beloved teddy bear. His father, a comic strip artist, adds to Ted's feeling of being out of sync with the world. When Ted's desire for adventure leads him to accidentally cross paths with jewel thieves in Greenwich Village, his life takes an unexpected and thrilling turn. This chapter book explores themes of self-identity, family relationships, and the courage to break free from routine, all wrapped in an engaging mystery.
What Parents Should Know
Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think Ted felt his life was so 'dull' at the beginning of the story?
2
What does Ted's attachment to his teddy bear tell us about him? Have you ever had a comfort object that was hard to let go of?
3
How did Ted's relationship with his father change throughout the book?
4
What choices did Ted make that showed he was brave? What choices might have been risky?
5
If you were Ted, would you have gotten involved with the jewel thieves, or would you have told an adult right away?
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