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Educator's Reading & Discussion Guide
The Adventures of Frank & Faye — By Renae Authement, DNP, MSN, RN
Where Adventure Meets Meaningful Life Lessons!
Welcome, Educators & Families!
Thank you for bringing The Adventures of Frank & Faye into your classroom, library, or home!
Frank and Faye are a fun-loving brother and sister whose everyday experiences lead to unexpected adventures, new friendships, and valuable lessons about growing up.
Inspired by stories originally shared with the author's grandchildren, this book was written to entertain young readers while encouraging them to think about the choices they make and how they treat others.
Each chapter concludes with a meaningful life lesson, making the book a natural starting point for conversations about character, friendship, family, and responsibility.
This guide offers flexible activities that can be adapted for independent readers, small groups, classroom discussions, or family reading time.
Section 1
Before You Begin Reading
Let's Get Curious!
Encourage children to examine the book cover and title before opening the book.
Discussion Questions
- 1What do you think this book will be about?
- 2What does the word adventure mean to you?
- 3Have you ever moved to a new place or started something unfamiliar? How did you feel?
- 4What makes someone a good friend?
- 5Why do you think authors sometimes include lessons in their stories?
Activity: My Adventure Prediction
Ask students to write three sentences predicting what adventures Frank and Faye might experience. After reading, revisit their predictions to see what they got right!
Section 2
Getting to Know the Characters
Meet Frank and Faye!
Frank loves outdoor adventures, especially fishing with his best friend Jimmy. His younger sister, Faye, has a spirited personality and a beloved doll named Pickles. Although they have different personalities, both characters have plenty to learn as they experience the ups and downs of childhood.
Discussion Questions
- 1How would you describe Frank's personality?
- 2How is Faye different from her brother?
- 3What are some ways Frank and Faye are alike?
- 4How do their personalities influence their choices?
- 5Which character reminds you most of yourself? Why?
Activity: Character Detective
Choose Frank or Faye and complete the following:
- Three words that describe the character:
- Something the character enjoys:
- A challenge the character faces:
- An important choice the character makes:
- Something the character learns:
Encourage students to support their answers with examples from the story.
Section 3
Chapter-by-Chapter Reading Discussions
Every Adventure Has Something to Teach!
Use these questions after reading each chapter.
Understanding the Story
Discussion Questions
- 1What happened at the beginning, middle, and end of the chapter?
- 2Who were the important characters?
- 3What problem or challenge occurred?
- 4How did the characters respond?
- 5How was the situation resolved?
Thinking a Little Deeper
Discussion Questions
- 6Did a character make a good choice or a poor choice? Explain.
- 7What might have happened if the character had made a different decision?
- 8How did the characters' actions affect others?
- 9What was the most important lesson in this chapter?
- 10How could you apply that lesson in your own life?
Activity: My Chapter Reflection
Section 4
Building Character Through Stories
Little Choices Can Make a Big Difference!
Stories provide wonderful opportunities for children to explore important values and think about how their actions affect others.
As students read, invite them to look for examples of:
Kindness
Showing care and consideration for others.
Honesty
Telling the truth and taking responsibility.
Friendship
Supporting and respecting others.
Responsibility
Thinking about choices and their consequences.
Perseverance
Continuing to try when something is difficult.
Respect
Treating people with consideration, even when opinions differ.
Activity: What Would You Do?
Choose a situation from the book where a character faces a difficult decision. Ask students:
- What choices were available?
- Which choice would you have made?
- Why?
- How might your decision affect someone else?
Encourage students to explain their reasoning and listen respectfully to different perspectives.
Section 5
Reading Comprehension & Critical Thinking
Let's Think Beyond the Pages!
Use these activities to strengthen comprehension and encourage thoughtful reading.
Story Sequencing
Choose a chapter and identify five important events. Put them in the correct order.
Cause and Effect
Identify one decision a character makes and explain what happens because of that decision.
Compare and Contrast
Create a Venn diagram comparing Frank and Faye. Include their interests, personalities, challenges, and reactions to situations.
Making Connections
Ask students to complete these statements:
- This story reminds me of...
- I understand how the character felt because...
- If I were in this situation, I would...
- Something new I learned was...
Section 6
Creative Writing Activities
Every Child Has a Story to Tell!
My Own Adventure
Write a short story about an adventure you have experienced or imagined. Include a beginning, a problem, a solution, and a lesson learned.
A Letter to Frank or Faye
Choose one character and write a letter offering advice, asking questions, or sharing something you have in common.
A Different Ending
Choose a chapter and imagine what might have happened if one character had made a different decision.
My Life Lesson
Think of a time when you learned something important from a mistake or unexpected experience. Write about what happened and what you learned.
Section 7
Activities for Homeschool Families
Making Reading Time Meaningful
The Adventures of Frank & Faye can be incorporated into homeschool reading routines through simple, engaging activities.
Reading Together
Read a chapter aloud and discuss the life lesson afterward.
Family Conversations
Ask children whether they have experienced something similar to the characters and what they learned.
Vocabulary Building
Have children select three unfamiliar or interesting words from a chapter, look up their meanings, and use them in original sentences.
Creative Expression
Invite children to draw their favorite scene, design a new adventure, or create a character profile.
Real-Life Connections
Encourage children to identify one positive action they can practice based on the lesson in a chapter.
Section 8
A Final Reflection
What Did Frank & Faye Teach You?
After finishing the book, encourage students to reflect on the entire reading experience.
Discussion Questions
- 1Which adventure was your favorite? Why?
- 2Which character changed or learned the most?
- 3What was the most meaningful life lesson in the book?
- 4Did any story remind you of something you have experienced?
- 5Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
- 6What adventure would you like Frank and Faye to experience next?
Final Activity: My Adventure Journal
Have students write a short reflection beginning with:
"One important thing I learned from reading The Adventures of Frank & Faye is..."
Encourage them to explain how they can apply that lesson at school, at home, or with friends.
A Note From the Author
As a nurse, educator, and grandmother, I've always believed that some of life's greatest lessons come from everyday experiences.
The Adventures of Frank & Faye began as stories I shared with my grandchildren, and it is my hope that these adventures will inspire young readers to laugh, imagine, think, and learn.
Thank you for sharing Frank and Faye with the children in your life. May their adventures spark meaningful conversations, encourage a love for reading, and create memories of your own.
With warmest wishes,
Renae Authement, DNP, MSN, RN
Author, The Adventures of Frank & Faye — Otherwise known as Granna
© 2026 Renae Authement Books. For educational and personal use.