About This Book
In "Phineas L. MacGuire . . . Blasts Off!", readers meet Phineas 'Mac' MacGuire, a fourth-grade science enthusiast with his sights set on Space Camp. The only catch is he has to earn the money himself. This leads him to a challenging dog-walking gig with Lemon Drop, a very slobbery Yellow Lab. What starts as a chore quickly turns into a series of humorous scientific experiments involving Lemon Drop's unique qualities, all with the help of his friends, Ben and Aretha. This chapter book is perfect for early to late elementary readers (ages 7-10) who enjoy humor, science, and stories about friendship and responsibility.
Hoping to earn money to attend Space Camp, fourth-grade science whiz Phineas MacGuire gets a job as a dog walker, then enlists the aid of his friends Ben and Aretha to help with experiments using the dog's "slobber."
Discussion Prompts
1
What kind of experiments did Phineas do with Lemon Drop? What other experiments do you think he could try?
2
Why was it important for Phineas to earn the money for Space Camp himself?
3
How did Phineas's friends help him achieve his goal and with his experiments?
4
What does it mean to be a good scientist, according to Phineas? Do you agree?
5
Have you ever had to work towards a big goal? What did you do to achieve it?
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