Tabla de contenidos para October 2022 en OWL

owlconnected.com Hey Readers, Isn’t that mostly the point of this spooky season? I’m not just referring to candy, either! From daring decorations to spooky stories to creepy costumes—there’s no shortage of treats in this issue. Speaking of costumes, check out our tech-inspired creations on page 22. This year’s trick-or-treating attire is calling! And have you ever wondered what exactly goes into those delicious sweets given out on Halloween? Check out page 12 to get a mouthful (of info!) on the science of sweets. Finally, flip on over to page 16 and try not to blink as we give you a tour of all things magic. What a way to start this exciting month! So what are you waiting for? Dive into this issue now! Have a spooktacular Halloween, everyone!…

Hocus Pocus 2 After stumbling upon magic, three mortals accidentally summon the wicked Sanderson Sisters. The world may have been free from the witches for a while, but when magic is messed with, it messes back! Will the Sanderson Sisters be defeated once more? Stream this film on Disney+ now to find out! Splatoon 3 The Inklings and Octolings are back! Enter the desolate Splatlands, where you can join Agent 3 in a fight against the Octarians in story mode or team up to fight the Salmonid bosses. Available for the Nintendo Switch now! Top Picks Make and learn with these apps. Arithmagic Explore the world as a math magician! Practise your math as you cast spells to defeat enemies. PathPix Art Connect the numbers to complete famous works of…

The Clues #1: Sofia’s magnifying glass is still safe and sound in her room—phew!#2: Sofia’s bedroom and the culprit’s bedroom are each next to three other bedrooms.#3: Sofia’s bedroom is next to Joshua’s bedroom.#4: Sofia’s bedroom is also next to Olivia’s bedroom.#5: Camila’s and Mateo’s bedrooms are both untidy.#6: Olivia’s bedroom is not next to Mateo’s. Who borrowed Sofia’s Halloween costume? Answer on page 33. Answer: Joshua…

OWL: Tell us about your role at Young People’s Theatre (YPT). HERBIE BARNES: My job is making sure that the plays I choose shine a positive light in the world, teach young people that they can make a difference, and entertain. O: Was there a playwright or actor who influenced you to go into theatre? HB: An important play for me was Tomson Highway’s Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing. On that stage was a full cast of First Nation performers. More importantly, the characters were people I knew. They were my uncles. I was also lucky to work with some very funny people in my improvisation career. O: Why should kids consider attending the theatre? HB: Seeing theatre immerses us into a community. We hear the same stories, and…

From lollipops and licorice to jelly beans and jawbreakers, candy comes in lots of shapes, colours, and flavours. It’s a regular sight on store shelves, especially at this time of year. But before the 1800s, the main ingredient in candy, sugar from sugarcane plants, was very expensive. Only the richest families could afford to eat candy. Today, sugar is much cheaper to produce. Candy is so common that we can even get it free when we’re trick-or-treating! IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MIXING For the most part, candy is made by boiling water and stirring sugar into it. When the molecules of water are heated up, they move faster, causing them to bump into more of the sugar molecules. This helps mix all the molecules together, creating a sticky, syrupy solution.…

MADAGASCAR MADE Tenrecs aren’t common in much of the world. But in Madagascar, they’re everywhere—rivers, forests, even underground! They can be as small as a mouse or as big as a house cat. But none of them stand out like the lowland streaked tenrec. PRICKLY CUSTOMERS This tenrec is notable for its impressive coat of spines, or quills. It’s not the only tenrec with them, though. In the subfamily Tenrecinae, there are five spiny species, but these tenrecs mostly look like hedgehogs—their spines are shorter and more even. By comparison, the lowland streaked tenrec looks like a punk cartoon character! Some of its quills are a striking yellow, and they vary in size. It also has a fearsome mane of quills around its head. When threatened, it raises these neck…

“I’m seeing quadruple! ”LUCY “What are you looking at?”ASHER “I seeee you!”JOSHUA “I'm busy looking up stuff on the web!”SASHRIKA “I spy with my little eyes…”LILY YOUR TURN Leap to it and send us your best captions! • LAST LAUGH • Where do squirrels find their TV shows? Nut-flix! Send us your “Say What?” captions. We’ll print our favourites in an upcoming issue. Fill in the speech balloons, cut out or photocopy this page, and send it to OWL c/o THE BUZZ, 1 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 800, Toronto, ON, Canada M4P 3A1, or submit your entry online at owlkids.com/buzz.…

THEY’RE BONE-CHILLING MONSTER MOULDS The zombies are coming! But don’t panic. The worst thing that could happen to you is brain freeze. These Popsicle moulds make zombie-shaped frozen treats. The moulds form four different characters, and the Popsicle sticks look like their legs. Forget about a zombie apocalypse. A zombie a-Popsicle sounds like a much better option! Quiz Whiz CAN YOU GUESS WHAT THIS OBJECT IS? THIS GADGET IS A: A BOARD GAME PIECEB BACKSCRATCHERC SMARTPHONE STAND Answer page 33. Answer: C This bronze octopus stand is designed to hold a smartphone upright in its tentacles. It can also grip a tablet or pen in its tangle of arms. ALL TREATS, NO TRICKS SWEET-TOOTH TABLE Be warned: This table might make you drool! An American designer named Kristen Marie creates…

Jedi … Magic? In a galaxy far, far away … the Jedis harnessed the power of the Force. While the Force wasn’t exactly magic, those who were trained to use it could tap into that energy to read thoughts and move objects. COOL CARDS Shin Lim is a Canadian illusionist known for his card tricks. He taught himself magic by watching YouTube videos! MARVEL MAGIC Doctor Strange is one of the most powerful magic users in the Marvel Universe. He has unlimited magical abilities, a Cloak of Levitation that lets him fly, and he has an encyclopedia of magical knowledge called the Book of Vishanti! Great Escape Harry Houdini was a famous magician and escape artist who performed in the early 20th century. In his daring acts, he would free…

Happy Hashtag YOU’LL NEED: • cardboard• paint• scissors• tape 1 Cut out four strips of cardboard. 2 Paint them and let dry. 3 Tape the strips together to form a hashtag symbol. 4 Repeat steps 1 and 2, then use tape to attach the symbols to the front and back of your shirt. Excellent Emoji YOU’LL NEED: • old shirt• felt or paint 1 Cut out felt eyes and a felt mouth to look like your favourite emoji. 2 Glue the felt pieces onto a shirt. Let the glue dry. (If you don’t have felt, use fabric or acrylic paint to create your emoji face.) Game On! YOU’LL NEED: • large cardboard box• strong scissors• paint 1 Tape one end of the box closed. 2 Cut out two big holes on…

TALK ABOUT IT OWL readers share their advice. “My parents won’t let me have a cellphone until I turn 15. I’m responsible and all my friends have phones, but my parents won’t budge. What should I do?”—ERIK, 13 “Maybe try talking to your parents and set rules on your phone, like a time limit!”ADDY “Create a schedule for your phone. Make a presentation telling your parents the importance of having one.”DANIELLA “Try to show your parents that you’re responsible and maybe they’ll let you have one.”ISLID “It can be frustrating when someone has a phone and you don’t. The only way to handle it is to move on, because the time will come. I went through the same thing as you.”ISLA “It’s okay to be different. Honestly, you don’t really need…