About This Book
"Unseen" is a collection of eight short stories by Australian author Paul Jennings, known for his unique blend of humor, the slightly gross, and the supernatural. Aimed at primary and intermediate readers (ages 4-11), each story presents a different, often absurd, scenario. Children will encounter characters dealing with school bullies, mysterious seashells, haunted forests, and even a toilet seat stuck to a head. The book explores themes of self-acceptance, justice, and family bonds through entertaining and sometimes spooky narratives, making it ideal for reluctant readers or those who enjoy a quick, engaging read with a laugh.
Collection of eight humourous, entertaining and slightly vulgar short stories. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
Concepts
Self-Confidence & IdentityFear & BraveryJustice & FairnessResilience & PerseveranceFriendship & LoyaltyLove & FamilyCuriosity & WonderAnger & FrustrationEmpathy & KindnessJoy & GratitudeBullyingBeing DifferentSibling RivalryDeath of a Loved OneFriendship & SocialGhostsFamily & SiblingsFantasy & MagicSchool LifeMonsters
bullying
mature_language
Scary Scenes
peril_danger
animal_harm
Discussion Prompts
1
What was the funniest part of each story for you?
2
How did the characters in 'One-Finger Salute' or 'Squawk Talk' deal with bullying? What would you do?
3
If you found a seashell like the one in 'Seeshell,' what vision would you hope to see?
4
Which story had the most surprising ending?
5
What lessons, if any, did you learn from the characters' experiences?
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