The Last Firefox: questions to ask and activities to try
Charlie finds life scary, until he's made guardian of the last firefox. The Last Firefox is a heart-warming, award-winning story about bravery.
What age is it for? The Last Firefox is best for ages 7–10. Good for: A scared boy guarding a magical fox.
The Last Firefox (Lee Newbery and Laura Catalán)
- Age
- 7-10
- Best for
- A scared boy guarding a magical fox
Read a chapter a night. Talk about what scares Charlie and how he grows braver.
What it helps with
- Bravery
- Bullying
- Family change
- Caring for animals
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 scares Charlie?”
- “Who is Cadno?”
- “Why is he special?”
- “Who wants to catch him?”
- “How did Charlie protect him?”
- “What’s your inner fire?”
5-minute activities to try together
Inner fire
Draw a flame and write what makes you brave.
Guardian's oath
Write a promise to protect something you love.
Free printables: The Last Firefox 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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The Boy Who Grew Dragons (Andy Shepherd and Sara Ogilvie)
- Best for
- Growing a dragon in Grandad's garden
- Age
- 6-9
Milton the Mighty (Emma Read)
- Best for
- A worried spider who becomes a warrior
- Age
- 7-9
Charlie Changes Into a Chicken (Sam Copeland and Sarah Horne)
- Best for
- Worries that make you change into animals
- Age
- 7-10
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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