Grimwood: questions to ask and activities to try
Fox siblings Ted and Nancy flee to Grimwood, a very strange wood. Grimwood is a laugh-out-loud, tender adventure from Nadia Shireen.
What age is it for? Grimwood is best for ages 6–9. Good for: Two fox siblings in a very strange wood.
Read a chapter a night with funny voices. Talk about how Ted and Nancy look after each other.
What it helps with
- Siblings looking after each other
- Starting somewhere new
- Humour
- Chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who are Ted and Nancy?”
- “Why did they leave the city?”
- “What’s Grimwood like?”
- “Who did they meet?”
- “How did they help each other?”
- “Which creature was funniest?”
5-minute activities to try together
Grimwood map
Draw a map of Grimwood and its creatures.
Sibling job
Do something kind for a sibling or cousin.
Free printables: Grimwood worksheet and activity pack
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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