Lucy looks into a wardrobe
Click here for useful vocabulary
| Vocabulary | Definition |
|---|---|
| Air-raids | Attacks by aircraft, often during wartime. |
| Housekeeper | A person employed to manage and take care of a household. |
| Shaggy white hair | Untidy, rough, or thick white hair. |
| Odd-looking | Unusual or strange in appearance. |
| Blowing his nose | The action of expelling air through the nose to clear it. |
| Fallen on our feet | To be in a very fortunate or advantageous situation. |
| Row | A noisy argument or dispute |
| Bad-tempered | Easily annoyed or irritated. |
| Creepy | Causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease. |
| Wireless | Referring to a radio. |
| Grumbling | Complaining in a low, discontented way. |
| Set apart | Reserved or designated for a specific purpose. |
| Trooped out | Left in a group. |
| Wardrobe | A large, upright cupboard for storing clothes. |
| Moth-balls | Small, often aromatic, balls used to protect clothes from moths. |
| Enormous | Extremely large or huge |
| Crunching | Making a grinding or crushing sound. |
| Prickly | Covered with prickles or small, sharp points. |
| Inquisitive | Eager to know or learn; curious. |
| Pitter-patter | The sound of light, rapid footsteps. |
| Glimpse | A brief or partial view. |
| Hoofs | The hard, horny part of the foot of certain animals, like goats. |
| Muffler | A scarf worn around the neck for warmth. |
| Neatly caught up | Tidily gathered or folded. |
| Faun | A mythical creature with the body of a man and the legs and horns of a goat. |
Conversation Prompts
- Setting and Characters:
- Who are the main characters introduced in the story?
- Can you describe the setting of the story? How does it contribute to the atmosphere?
- First Impressions:
- How do the children feel about the old Professor when they first meet him?
- Why is Lucy a little afraid of the Professor, and why does Edmund want to laugh?
- Exploring the House:
- What excites the children about the Professor’s house?
- Do you think the house is a typical one? Why or why not?
- Unexpected Discovery:
- What does Lucy find when she enters the wardrobe? How does she react?
- Why do you think the wardrobe is described as “enormous”?
- Transition to Another World:
- Describe Lucy’s experience when she steps into the wood through the wardrobe.
- How would you feel if you suddenly found yourself in a different world?
- Faun Encounter:
- How is the Faun described in the story?
- What do you think about Lucy’s reaction when she encounters the Faun?
- Christmas Shopping Image:
- How is the Faun’s appearance linked to the idea of Christmas shopping?
- What details in the text contribute to the festive atmosphere?
- Feelings and Reactions:
- How do you think Lucy feels when she realizes she’s in a different world?
- What might be going through the Faun’s mind when he sees Lucy?
- Foreshadowing:
- What hints or clues in the text suggest that the story might involve magical or fantastical elements?
- Why do you think the author chose to introduce a wardrobe as the gateway to another world?
- Exploration and Adventure:
- If you were one of the children, would you be excited to explore the mysterious house? Why or why not?
- What kind of adventures do you think the children might have in the new world?
El Pato de Goma 