The Ifs
J. D. Pooker
- Reading
- Pause after the strange events begin and invite predictions about what is happening. Later, check in during the battle and talk about how the brothers respond to danger.
- Themes
- Sibling rivalry and cooperation: Landon and Broden argue and plot revenge, then must put their grudges aside when danger arises. The outline presents cooperation as necessary when the brothers face danger, while giving little detail about how their relationship changes.
- Mystery and danger: Unexplained happenings around the home lead the brothers to a dangerous battle in the nearby forest. The story includes fantasy peril, but how frightening or violent the scenes are in the telling is unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The forest battle is described as more dangerous than the brothers expect, and they must face their fears. If peril or fantastical creatures are unsettling, consider reading those scenes together.