“CHECKMATE: Two Pawns In a Dangerous Game!” by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

“CHECKMATE: Two Pawns In a Dangerous Game!” by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

“CHECKMATE: Two Pawns In a Dangerous Game!” by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

On a stormy night filled with board games and boredom, two siblings answer a knock at the door — only to find two very strange visitors whose motives are anything but clear.

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HOW CLOSELY DID YOUR KIDS LISTEN TO THE STORY? Scroll down for a Q&A you can conduct with your kids to find out! A great conversation starter!



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MICRO TERRORS Q&A FOR KIDS AND PARENTS:
What do you think about how Caleb and Jessica were getting along at the beginning of the story?
Why do you think Caleb didn’t want to finish the chess game?
How do you feel about Jessica being in charge when the parents aren’t home?
What would you do if you saw strange lights outside during a storm?
The children called their parents when they felt something wasn’t right. When is it important to call a grown-up for help?
What made Caleb suspicious about the visitors? What clues did he notice?
How did Jessica and Caleb work together in the story?
If you were writing a different ending to this story, what would happen next?
The story has some scary parts – what’s the difference between being scared in a story and being scared in real life?
Would you have made any different choices than Caleb or Jessica did?
Who would you want to have with you if you were in a scary situation, Caleb or Jessica?
What do you think happened to their parents when they came home later?
If you could give the children in the story advice, what would you tell them?

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