About This Book
In Donna Jo Napoli's "Shark Shock," readers meet eleven-year-old Adam, a boy grappling with anxieties. His unique coping strategy involves a rediscovered ability to communicate with his freckles, offering a whimsical touch to his internal world. During a family vacation to Cape May, Adam forms a meaningful friendship with a blind boy, which further aids him in navigating his worries and finding connection. This chapter book gently explores themes of anxiety, friendship, and self-acceptance, making it a thoughtful read for children learning to manage big feelings.
Eleven-year-old Adam finds it easier to cope with some of his worries when he regains his ability to talk with his freckles and when he makes friends with a blind boy during the family's vacation at Cape May.
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Discussion Prompts
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What are some things that make Adam feel worried? How does he try to cope with them?
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How does Adam's friendship with the blind boy help him? What does Adam learn from his new friend?
3
If your freckles could talk, what do you think they would say?
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Have you ever felt worried about something new, like a vacation or meeting new people? How did you handle it?
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