About This Book
This sixth installment in the 'Zits from Python Pit' series offers a unique blend of humor, adventure, and mild horror, perfect for elementary school readers. The story follows two boys on an African expedition to find a 'lost' group of monsters. The real twist comes when they encounter Inkanyamba, an ancient serpent, which causes them to develop a fantastical skin condition: snake-filled boils. It's a fast-paced, imaginative tale that combines the thrill of exploration with gross-out humor and the challenge of dealing with an unusual physical transformation. Ideal for kids who enjoy monster stories with a funny, slightly spooky edge.
"The boys continue their African adventure as a mysterious calling leads them to the heart of the Congo in search of a 'lost' group of monsters. Their expedition is cut short by the appearance of Inkanyamba, an ancient serpent-like creature that has caused the boys' skin to break out in tiny, snake-filled boils"--
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Discussion Prompts
1
What would you do if you suddenly broke out in snake-filled boils? How would you feel?
2
The boys are on an expedition to find 'lost' monsters. What kind of lost creatures would you want to discover?
3
How do the boys show bravery when facing the Inkanyamba and dealing with their strange skin condition?
4
What makes this story funny, even though it has scary monsters and gross boils?
5
If you were on a school field trip to the Congo, what would you hope to see or learn?
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