Adventuregame Comics: Leviathan
#1 of 2 in Adventuregame Comics Series
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What’s inside...
Adventuregame Comics is a new series of interactive graphic novels in the vein of Jason Shiga's hit graphic novel Meanwhile. Readers follow the story from panel to panel using tubes that connect them, and sometimes the path will split, giving readers the chance to choose how the story unfolds. Leviathan is set in a medieval coastal village, where residents live in fear of a giant sea creature. Your goal as a reader is simple: defeat the Leviathan! As you wander through the open world, the town's backstory is revealed. You can attempt to visit the library to try and learn why the Leviathan destroyed it years ago. You can stop by the castle to discover the town was once riddled with crime and theft—and how that’s stopped as the Leviathan will wreak havoc on the town for the smallest misdeeds. If you’re lucky, you may find your way to the old wizard who may possess the one thing that could keep the Leviathan at bay. But not everything is as it appears in this village. Can you discover the secrets and stop the Leviathan before it’s too late?
Character compass
The Protagonist
Discussion points
What do you think the main character felt when they faced the leviathan? Why?
How would you describe the world inside the game compared to our world?
What choices would you have made if you were in the main character's shoes during their adventure?
What do you think the story tells us about working together with friends or strangers?
Can you think of a time when you had to be brave like the main character? What happened?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story by relating it to their own experiences. Ask them to imagine alternative scenarios within the plot, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Validate their feelings and viewpoints to build confidence and enhance their analytical skills. Discuss the moral and lessons learned from the story to connect the themes to real-life values and decisions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: In 'Adventuregame Comics: Leviathan', the protagonist navigates through various challenges and puzzles, demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these problem-solving skills in their daily life situations, such as resolving conflicts with friends or completing school projects.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters must work together to overcome obstacles, highlighting the importance of collaboration.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of working with others to achieve common goals, whether in group studies or team sports.
Example Lesson: Courage and facing fears
Explanation: The central characters confront formidable challenges, which teaches children about bravery and overcoming fears.
Real-World Application: Children learn to face their own fears and challenges, be it trying out new activities or standing up for themselves and others.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: The fantastical elements and unique scenarios in the book stimulate the imagination, encouraging creative thinking.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to be creative in their play, storytelling, and artistic expressions.
Example Lesson: Ethical decision-making
Explanation: Characters in the comic often face moral dilemmas, promoting reflection on right and wrong.
Real-World Application: This helps children contemplate and discuss ethical issues, fostering a deeper understanding of personal and societal values.