Aquatia: Treacherous Currents
Aquatia Adventures Series
What’s inside...
One year ago, Sara's mother disappeared. Last night, she discovered her mother's secret jewelry box. Tonight, she read her mother's last note, revealing a hidden underwater kingdom and those who wish to destroy it. Now, as they hunt her down, Sara must choose to either continue her mother's mission to save the kingdom or to hide. Amidst this, Sara is joined by quirky aquatic companions, including a 7-legged octopus with a spy complex and a manta ray, forming 'Sara's Super Secret Sea Spies' or 'S.S.S.S.S.' for short, adding humor and camaraderie to her underwater adventure.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
9-12
Length
282 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think motivated Coralie the mermaid to embark on her journey?
How do you think Coralie felt when she faced the treacherous currents? Can you think of a time you faced something difficult?
What lessons did Coralie learn about friendship and bravery throughout her adventures?
If you could give Coralie one piece of advice, what would it be and why?
How do you think the ocean world in 'Aquatia' is different from our world? What similarities do you see?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, relating it to their own experiences.
Discuss the decisions Coralie makes and ask your child what they would have done in her situations.
Highlight themes of bravery and friendship, emphasizing their importance in both the oceanic world of Aquatia and the real world.
Use descriptive scenes from the book to help your child imagine and describe the vivid underwater settings and characters.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. Discuss why they made that choice.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of adversity
Explanation: In 'Aquatia: Treacherous Currents', the protagonist faces numerous challenges as they navigate through dangerous waters. Their bravery in confronting fearful situations head-on is a central theme.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of courage, teaching them to face their own fears, whether it be trying out for a new sport or standing up against a bully at school.
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the book, the main characters must work together to overcome obstacles and solve problems, highlighting the effectiveness of collaboration.
Real-World Application: This can encourage kids to value cooperative working in group settings such as in projects at school, promoting better interpersonal skills and collective problem-solving.
Example Lesson: Responsibility for one’s actions
Explanation: The story emphasizes the repercussions of the characters' choices, particularly when navigating treacherous currents, linking directly to the outcomes they face.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children about accountability, helping them understand that their actions have consequences, thus guiding them to be more thoughtful and responsible.
Example Lesson: Resilience through setbacks
Explanation: Characters in the book frequently face setbacks but always find ways to persevere, showcasing resilience.
Real-World Application: This lesson can inspire children to adopt a resilient mindset, helping them to recover from setbacks and continue trying, be it in learning new skills or dealing with personal challenges.