Parent Guide > Mousing Teeth
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Mousing Teeth" by Avalon A. Manly.
Nova drags their cousin, Ros, on a dangerous adventure to prove the existence of a paranormal being.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Growing Up and Loneliness & Isolation as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What does it mean to feel alone?" and "What does it mean to be grown up?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this piece of fantasy at home:
- What was "Mousing Teeth" about?
- What did you learn about Growing Up?
- What did you learn about Loneliness & Isolation?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: