About This Book
In Liz Kessler's 'North of Nowhere,' young Mia travels to the quiet village of Porthaven to help her grandmother after her beloved granddad mysteriously disappears. While there, Mia discovers an old diary on an abandoned fishing boat, which leads her into an intriguing exchange of notes with a local girl who seems to be hiding something. This gentle mystery explores themes of family love, the anxiety of a missing loved one, and the excitement of forging new friendships in unexpected ways. It's a perfect read for children aged 7-11 who enjoy a captivating mystery with a heartwarming core.
Rushing to the sleepy seaside village of Porthaven to help her grandmother when her granddad mysteriously vanishes, Mia discovers a diary on an empty fishing boat and begins exchanging notes with a local girl who makes excuses for not meeting Mia in person, adding to an already mystifying situation.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How do you think Mia felt when she first arrived in Porthaven and her granddad was missing?
2
What clues did Mia find that helped her understand the mystery?
3
Why do you think the local girl didn't want to meet Mia in person at first?
4
How important is family and friendship in helping Mia through this difficult time?
5
If you found a mysterious diary, what would you do?
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