Parent Guide > The Leprechaun Trap
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 "The Leprechaun Trap" by Bill Colrus.
In "The Leprechaun Trap," a clever thief tries to steal gold from a pair of leprechaun brothers.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community and Power & Greed as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How are communities formed?" and "Does money buy happiness?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this piece of fantasy at home:
- What was "The Leprechaun Trap" about?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about Power & Greed?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: