When a mysterious ship washes ashore in Whitby Bay, best friends Mina and Lucy begin to wonder if there’s something strange about the new kid in school. With Dr. Van Helsing as their guide, Mina and Lucy will come face to face with a terrifying threat…from the legendary Dracula himself…
- Genres
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- Adventure
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- Themes
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- Adolescence
- Bravery
- Coming-of-Age
- Comparative Literature
- Family
- Friendship
- Identity
- Loss
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Teamwork
- Episodes
- 20
- Avg. length
- 15 minutes
- Total
- 5 hours
Synopsis
Best friends, and Halloween enthusiasts Mina and Lucy discover that their strange new classmate Vlad is hiding an unnatural secret. 14-year-old Vlad is actually a centuries-old vampire who only longs to be human again. With the help of Mina’s Grandfather, Dr. Abraham Van Helsing, Mina and Lucy try to help Vlad become mortal, even as they – and their whole town – face a terrifying threat…from the legendary Dracula himself!
Based, loosely, on the classic novel by Bram Stoker.
Starring Bradley Whitford as Grandpa Van Helsing, Ritchie Coster as Dracula, Marissa Jaret Winokur as Wren Fields, Anthony Atamaniuk as Principal Quincey, Che Tafari as Jonathan, Julian Chowdry as Vlad, Suri Marerro as Mina and Genna DuQuesnay as Lucy.
Mina & Lucy’s Guide to Slaying Dracula is appropriate for use in 3rd to 5th and 6th to 8th grade level classrooms as part of an ELA curriculum. This is a perfect show for Halloween featuring two strong female leads and an excellent cast.
Buy the scripts for the entire series here.
PDF of Standards associated with Mina & Lucy’s Guide To Slaying Dracula classroom engagement.
Classroom Resources
Hey Educators! You’re excited to use Mina & Lucy in class, and maybe you’re asking yourself where do I start or what’s the best way to listen? The answer is that thousands of teachers across North America use GZM Shows podcasts in dozens of different ways for multiple grade levels, classroom-wide, for breakout groups, to reward learning, and as homework. Below, you’ll find customizable materials that support a flexible and powerful staged approach to engaging with Mina & Lucy. And they’re free!
