A Bright Heart: UK Edition
#1 in A Bright Heart Series
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What’s inside...
The UK edition of 'A Bright Heart' follows a young protagonist's magical journey, filled with challenges and hidden truths, emphasizing self-discovery and friendship, alongside enchanting Bible stories. In contrast, 'What if you could avenge your own murder?' by Kate Chenli is a debut YA fantasy about Mingshin, a brilliant young woman betrayed by her love, Ren. Granted a second chance by the gods, she wakes up two years earlier to prevent Ren's rise to power and navigate court intrigues, dark magic, and potential new love in a vividly rendered, original fantasy series.
Discussion points
How did the main character's journey make you feel?
What do you think is the most important lesson that the character learned?
Can you think of a time when you felt similar to the character? What happened?
What would you do if you were in the character’s shoes at key points in the story?
How do you think the story would change if it happened here instead of in the UK?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the story and relate it to their own experiences, fostering emotional growth.
Use follow-up questions to delve deeper into your child’s thoughts and opinions, which helps develop critical thinking skills.
Discuss the cultural aspects presented in the UK Edition to broaden your child’s understanding of different lifestyles and perspectives.
Connect the lessons from the book to real-life scenarios your child might encounter to reinforce the learning from the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: In 'A Bright Heart: UK Edition', the protagonist, Lily, learns to understand and share the feelings of a new classmate from a different cultural background.
Real-World Application: Children can use this lesson to appreciate diversity and foster inclusive attitudes in their schools and communities.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: Throughout the book, Lily faces her fears of acceptance and rejection, ultimately learning to be brave and express herself.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be confident in their identities and to stand up for what they believe in, even in challenging situations.
Example Lesson: Kindness
Explanation: Lily consistently demonstrates acts of kindness towards others, even when faced with difficult choices.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of being considerate towards others' feelings and needs, encouraging a supportive environment for everyone.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: When Lily struggles with learning a new skill, she continues to practice and tries different methods until she succeeds.
Real-World Application: Children are reminded that persistence is key to overcoming obstacles and achieving one's goals, applicable in their academic and personal endeavors.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Lily is tasked with looking after the class pet, which teaches her to take ownership and be accountable for her duties.
Real-World Application: This helps instill a sense of duty in children, promoting reliable and responsible behavior in everyday tasks and commitments.