MYSTERY OF THE MOTHER GOOSE TREASURE
STORY INFORMATION
Number of chapters- 17
Number of pages- depends upon the printing
Word count- approximately 9,022
Reading level- grade 3-4 -national standards
note: Although the reading level is for 9 and 10 year old children, the characters range in age from 9 to 12.
The story, therefore, could be of interest to children in 5th and 6th grades as well.Characters-
Jeff Foster,(father), age 43
Anna Foster (mother),age 42
David Foster- age 12
Carrie Foster- age 9
Aaron - David's friend,age 12
Beth- Carrie's friend, age 9
Mr. Lomber- owner of the Inn, age 65
Mrs. Lomber- Mr. Lomber's wife, and co-owner of the Inn, age 65
Mrs. Britson- owner of a local book store, age 61
Sheriff and two deputiesSkills-
Logical reasoning and interpretation of information
Considering one thing at a time
Collaboration of efforts toward a goal
Concepts-
Through the characters, children can experience good
generational associations in a collaborative effort.Sharing and good will.
The children agree to donate the treasure to the village for the establishment of an Old Age Facility.
Children can learn that attaining a goal could sometimes require patience and perseverance.
Literary Connection
Mother Goose Rhymes
