Krindlekrax: questions to ask and activities to try
Krindlekrax lives in the sewers, and small Ruskin Splinter must face it. Krindlekrax is a classic story about bravery.
What age is it for? Krindlekrax is best for ages 7–10. Good for: A small boy versus the monster in the sewers.
Krindlekrax (Philip Ridley)
- Age
- 7-10
- Best for
- A small boy versus the monster in the sewers
Read a chapter a night. Talk about how Ruskin was braver than people expected.
What it helps with
- Bravery
- Bullying
- Believing in yourself
- Classic novels
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 is Ruskin?”
- “What is Krindlekrax?”
- “Who doubted Ruskin?”
- “How did he prepare?”
- “How did he win?”
- “When were you braver than expected?”
5-minute activities to try together
Monster profile
Write a profile of a monster in your street.
Hero's plan
Plan how a small person could beat a big problem.
Free printables: Krindlekrax worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
How to Train Your Dragon (Cressida Cowell)
- Best for
- A smallish Viking and his very naughty dragon
- Age
- 8-11
The Royal Rabbits (Santa and Simon Sebag Montefiore and Kate Hindley)
- Best for
- The smallest rabbit saving the day
- Age
- 7-9
Billy and the Beast (Nadia Shireen)
- Best for
- Being brave and quick-thinking to help your friends
- Age
- 3-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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