Terysa Solves It, Think Like A Computer by Terysa Ridgeway

Tessa, an 8-year-old girl, anticipates a surprise birthday party organized by her family. She discovers clues leading to the party and is thrilled by the surprise. However, the real surprise is a computer, which she uses to learn coding with Python. Inspired by mathematician Catherine Johnson, Tessa solves the problem of making the computer talk, showcasing her problem-solving skills and excitement for learning.

What clues did Tessa find that indicated a surprise party was being planned for her?

How did Tessa feel about turning 8 years old?

What was the biggest clue that Tessa discovered about her surprise party?

Describe Tessa's reaction when she received her computer as a birthday gift.

What problem did Tessa encounter when trying to use her new computer?

What lesson did Tessa remember from Missus Boxy that helped her with the computer?

How did Tessa eventually get the computer to talk to her?