Probuditi! facts for kids
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| Author | Chris Van Allsburg |
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| Illustrator | Chris Van Allsburg |
| Country | United States |
| Genre | Children's, Fantasy novel |
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Publication date
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2006 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Preceded by | Zathura |
| Followed by | Queen of the Falls |
Probuditi! is a fun children's book from 2006. It was written and illustrated by the American author Chris Van Allsburg. He is known for other popular books like Jumanji and The Polar Express. This book tells a magical story about two boys and their sister.
Contents
About the Story
Probuditi! tells the story of two friends, Calvin and Rodney. They go to see a magician named Lomax the Magnificent. He performs an amazing hypnosis trick. The boys are so impressed that they decide to try the trick themselves.
The Hypnosis Trick
Calvin and Rodney choose Calvin's sister, Trudy, for their experiment. They use a spinning spiral disc, just like the magician did. Soon, Trudy falls under the spell. To break the spell, they just need to say the special word: "Probuditi!".
A Birthday Surprise
It's Calvin's birthday! His mom asks him to watch Trudy while she is out. She promises to make him his favorite dinner, spaghetti, when she gets back home. The boys think this is the perfect time to try their new trick.
Trouble with the Spell
Calvin and Rodney succeed! Trudy starts acting exactly like a dog. The boys find it very funny at first. But then they realize something important. Calvin's mom will be home soon. And they have forgotten the secret word to turn Trudy back to normal!
The boys try many different ways to break the spell. They try to make Trudy remember who she is. In the end, Trudy helps them remember the word. She does it without saying a single sound.
Fun Facts About the Book
Fritz the Dog
Chris Van Allsburg often includes a dog named Fritz in his books. In Probuditi!, Fritz does not appear as a dog. Instead, he is hidden in the story as a teapot!
What "Probuditi" Means
The word "Probuditi" is not made up. It is a real word from the Serbian language. It means "to wake up." This is a perfect title for a book about a magic spell!
