The Legend of Podkin One-Ear: questions to ask and activities to try
Podkin must flee when the Gorm attack his warren. The Legend of Podkin One-Ear is a spellbinding fantasy adventure about courage.
What age is it for? The Legend of Podkin One-Ear is best for ages 8–11. Good for: A young rabbit chieftain's son on the run.
The Legend of Podkin One-Ear (Kieran Larwood and David Wyatt)
- Age
- 8-11
- Best for
- A young rabbit chieftain's son on the run
Read a chapter a night with older children. Talk about how Podkin changes.
What it helps with
- Growing up and responsibility
- Courage
- Siblings
- Fantasy 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 Podkin?”
- “What was he like at first?”
- “Who are the Gorm?”
- “Who did he protect?”
- “How did he lose his ear?”
- “How did he change?”
5-minute activities to try together
Warren map
Draw a rabbit warren with rooms and tunnels.
Legend
Write the legend of a brave animal.
Free printables: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear worksheet and activity pack
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- Best for
- The smallest rabbit saving the day
- Age
- 7-9
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- Best for
- A smallish Viking and his very naughty dragon
- Age
- 8-11
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- Best for
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- Age
- 8-11
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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