Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are excited to see Uncle Warren's new racehorse, Whirlaway, in action. But the night before the big race, the horse disappears! Can the kids figure the mystery, out or is Whirlaway out of the winner's circle for good?
By: Ron Roy
Discovery Questions
The children were disappointed when Whirlaway came in last in the race. When were you disappointed about something? Talk about it with an adult.
Whirlaway often escapes and returns to Mr. Bunks’s farm to see his mom. In what other story does someone get homesick and miss their mom? How are they like Whirlaway? How are they different? Talk about it with an adult.
When Ruth Rose talks to the boys about what she is thinking, they never put her down or tell her she’s wrong. Why is it important to always treat your friends with respect? Talk about it with an adult.
Pretend you are Mr. Bunks. Write an apology to Forest. Explain why you did what you did, and how you intend to put things right. Share your letter with an adult.
Discovery Questions are available in 100+ languages in the app.
Book Details
Grade Level
3rd Grade
Book Code
656
Genre
Fiction
ISBN
9780375813672
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