The Great Chocoplot: questions to ask and activities to try
Chocolate is about to disappear forever, and Jelly suspects a plot. The Great Chocoplot is a laugh-out-loud chocolatey mystery.
What age is it for? The Great Chocoplot is best for ages 7–10. Good for: The end of chocolate, and a plot to uncover.
The Great Chocoplot (Chris Callaghan)
- Age
- 7-10
- Best for
- The end of chocolate, and a plot to uncover
Read a chapter at a time. Guess who's behind the plot.
What it helps with
- Mystery and clues
- Family
- 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.
- “What’s happening to chocolate?”
- “Who is Jelly?”
- “What did she suspect?”
- “Who was behind it?”
- “How did they find out?”
- “What would you do without chocolate?”
5-minute activities to try together
Chocolate taste test
Taste different chocolates and describe each one.
Plot board
Make a board of suspects and clues.
Free printables: The Great Chocoplot 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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- Best for
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- Age
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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