Bring Me Your Midnight
What’s inside...
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches and Wild is the Witch comes a lush romantic fantasy about forbidden love, the choices we make, and the pull between duty and desire. Tana Fairchild’s fate has never been in question. Her life has been planned out since the moment she was born: she is to marry the governor’s son, Landon, and secure an unprecedented alliance between the witches of her island home and the mainlanders who see her very existence as a threat. Tana’s coven has appeased those who fear their power for years by releasing most of their magic into the ocean during the full moon. But when Tana misses the midnight ritual—a fatal mistake—there is no one she can turn to for help…until she meets Wolfe. Wolfe claims he is from a coven that practices dark magic, making him one of the only people who can help her. But he refuses to let Tana’s power rush into the sea, and instead teaches her his forbidden magic. A magic that makes her feel powerful. Alive. As the sea grows more violent, her coven loses control of the currents, a danger that could destroy the alliance as well as her island. Tana will have to choose between love and duty, between loyalty to her people and loyalty to her heart. Marrying Landon would secure peace for her coven but losing Wolfe and his wild magic could cost her everything else.
Discussion points
What do you think the world looks like at midnight? How does it differ from the daytime?
Can you describe a character from the book and what feelings they might have experienced during their midnight adventures?
What lesson did the characters learn during their journey? How do you think it changed them?
If you could go on a midnight adventure, where would you go and who would you take with you?
What was your favorite part of the story and why did it stand out to you?
Tip: Role play these questions
Pause periodically while reading to ask your child to predict what might happen next, fostering their imagination and anticipation skills.
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own experiences, which can help them connect with the characters and plot on a deeper level.
Discuss the illustrations in the book, asking your child to describe what they see and how the pictures help tell the story.
After finishing the book, encourage your child to draw a scene or a character from 'Bring Me Your Midnight', which can deepen their understanding and engagement with the story.
Create a comfortable and cozy reading environment that makes the midnight theme feel magical and intriguing, enhancing the overall reading experience.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: The story illustrates how the main character learns to understand and feel the emotions of others through various interactions and challenges throughout the night.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by recognizing the feelings of their peers and responding thoughtfully in their interactions at school or at home.
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: As the protagonist faces the unknown elements of the midnight hour, they demonstrate courage which encourages young readers to be brave.
Real-World Application: This can teach children to face their fears and try new activities or face new challenges confidently.
Example Lesson: The Importance of Friendship
Explanation: The book highlights the protagonist forming bonds with various nocturnal characters, showcasing the value of making and maintaining friendships.
Real-World Application: It underlines how friendships can provide support and companionship, which is something children can foster in their own lives with classmates and neighbors.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The fantastical elements of midnight adventures push the boundaries of typical day-time logic, fostering a creative mindset in young readers.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use their imagination in play and creative expression, expanding their creative thinking skills.