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This delightful chapter book features three short, humorous stories starring the wonderfully imaginative Penny Dreadful. In the first, Penny grapples with her future, considering a career as a vampire hunter to avoid becoming a clown. The second story sees her and best friend Cosmo trying to bring joy to her grumpy Grandma Grimshaw. Finally, Penny sets her sights on achieving a world record. Perfect for early to late elementary readers, this book is full of laughs, gentle lessons about self-acceptance, family dynamics, and the joy of trying new things, even if they don't always go as planned.
"Three hilarious short stories in one book: Penny Dreadful versus the Vampire, in which Penny is worried about growing up to be a clown and decides to embark on a career as a vampire hunter instead; Penny Dreadful Looks on the Bright Side, in which miserable Grandma Grimshaw comes to stay and Penny and her best friend Cosmo appeal to her softer side, and Penny Dreadful and the World Record, in which Penny attempts to get her name in the record books."--Publisher information. First person recount.
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1
Penny worries about what she'll be when she grows up. What are some things you wonder about your future?
2
How do Penny and Cosmo try to make Grandma Grimshaw feel better? What are some ways you can help someone who is feeling sad or grumpy?
3
Penny tries to break a world record. Have you ever tried to do something really challenging? What did you learn from the experience?
4
What makes Penny such a unique and funny character? What do you like most about her imagination?
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