Adventure on Wheels is such a rollicking read! The book opens with two thieves stealing a van that belongs to an orphanage. The theft itself is simple enough, but when they discover three children hiding in the van, they’re up against more than they’d bargained for. At once heart-warming and hilarious, Adventure on Wheels is a fun book that I can’t wait to share with my book club!
Unlikely Heroes
When we think about the main character in a story, what kind of character do we usually have in mind? Subbu and Golu are thieves! Can they be the heroes of the story? Or is there another story that helps us understand why these two are off to rob a toy store?
At my book club, to begin an exploration of the idea of a back story, I will ask the children to come up with characters that seem negative, and then work on what makes them the way they are.
Illustrations
Often, when we read together at my book club, the children skip pages and look at the pictures ahead. They call out, “I just turned to page so-and-so, and look at this!”
Why not make use of that? I will ask the children to flip through the pages and find an illustration that catches their eye. What do you think the story behind the picture could be?
Festivals
Adventure on Wheels takes place in the days leading up to Diwali, a festival that’s hugely different for different people. What makes a festival special for you? If you don’t get gifts, delicious food, and family time, would a festival still be as precious? I’d love for the children to talk about their favourite festivals. Once more, a grand advantage of my book club being online – children from Ernakulam, Goa, Pune, Mumbai and Chennai have signed up. I’m waiting to listen to a range of stories!
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