About This Book
In this twenty-fourth installment of the popular Heidi Heckelbeck series, Heidi attempts to use her magic to get out of cleaning chores. Her magical helper, Dusty, causes an accident, leading to Heidi being grounded by her mom. This early chapter book, perfect for readers aged 8-12, explores themes of responsibility, consequences, and family dynamics with a lighthearted, humorous touch. It's a great choice for beginning readers due to its accessible language and frequent illustrations.
Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think Heidi wanted to use magic instead of cleaning herself?
2
What do you think Mom felt when she saw the broken vase?
3
Do you think getting grounded was a fair consequence for Heidi's actions? Why or why not?
4
What are some ways Heidi could have handled the situation differently?
5
Have you ever tried to avoid a chore? What happened?
