About This Book
The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter introduces readers to Rex, a sixth-grader who, after a peculiar carnival incident, finds himself cursed with the ability to speak to dead animals. This unique power becomes central to his life when he must use it to uncover the truth behind the mysterious deaths of endangered animals at the local zoo. This graphic novel offers a humorous and engaging mystery, perfect for children aged 4-11, particularly those who enjoy a blend of fantasy, detective work, and talking animals. It gently touches on themes of empathy, problem-solving, and accepting one's unique qualities, all wrapped in an accessible and visually driven format.
"Cursed by an old carnival game, sixth-grader Rex Dexter uses his new ability to communicate with dead animals to investigate the mysterious deaths of endangered zoo animals"--
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you could talk to any animal, living or dead, who would it be and what would you ask them?
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How does Rex's curse turn into a unique strength? Can you think of other stories where a 'bad' thing turns out to be good?
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What qualities make Rex a good detective, even though he's just a kid?
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How do the dead animals help Rex solve the mystery? What do their different personalities add to the story?
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Have you ever felt like you had a 'curse' or something that made you different? How did you deal with it?
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