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Attack of the Kraken (the Yeti Files #3)



Last updated Thursday, December 29, 2022

Author: Kevin Sherry
Date of Publication: 2016
ISBN: 0545857813
Grade Level: 3rd    (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Oct. 2022

Synopsis: Something smells fishy in the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. The merfolk claim the mighty kraken is attacking their city and threatening their safety. They have called yeti Blizz Richards and his team of cryptozoologists to track and capture the beast. But something about their story isn't holding water... To find the kraken and get some answers, Blizz and the gang will have to face man-eating sharks, powerful magic crystals, giant crabs, and find a long lost hero in the furthest reaches of the deep.

Note to readers:
•  We're having a magic show today at 11:15am at the lunch tables, so bring the kids back at 11:10am.

Discussion topics for before reading:
•  What do you think the book is about?
•  What do you think will happen if the krakens attack?

Vocabulary:

•  lair - a place where a wild animal, especially a fierce or dangerous one, lives.
•  harness - to bring under control and make ready for use.
•  accost - approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.
•  menace - that which presents a danger or a threat.

Discussion topics for during/after reading:
•  What do you imagine the krakens to be like? What do you think they look like?
•  How do you think Blizz and his team will stop the krakens? What would you do?
•  How would you prevent fighting over the crystals?

Craft ideas:
•  Design and draw a kraken.
•  Make a puppet of Blizz and his team using paper plates or paper bags.
•  Check our craft ideas on Pinterest! https://www.pinterest.com/readingtokids/october-2022-halloween-magic-monsters/

Special activities:
•  Act out the adventure from the book.

*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. You can use them, but you don't have to use them. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist. Remember, though, that the focus of your time should not be on the development and execution of a craft; the focus should be on the read-aloud and the enjoyment of the book!