Clover Moon
#6 in Hetty Feather Series
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What’s inside...
Clover Moon’s imagination helps her escape the hardships of poverty-stricken Victorian London. When tragedy strikes and she loses everything she loved about her home, Clover hears about a place she could run to. As she wrestles with the decision to leave her family, she must find the courage to break free and search for a place that truly feels like home. This story introduces a daring and inspiring heroine from the world of Jacqueline Wilson.
Character compass
Clover Moon
Miss Smith
Mildred
Discussion points
How do you think Clover felt when she faced challenges, and what would you have done in her situation?
Why is it important to have dreams and goals like Clover? Have you ever had a dream similar to hers?
Clover shows a lot of resilience in the story. Can you think of a time when you had to be resilient?
What role do friends and family play in Clover's journey? How does that relate to your own experiences with friends and family?
If you could change one part of Clover's story, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to put themselves in Clover’s shoes, fostering empathy and understanding. Use parallels from the book to relate to real-life situations in your child's life to make the book more relatable and meaningful. Ask them to think about how they would feel and react in similar situations. Discuss the importance of resilience and setting goals, highlighting how Clover's experiences can be inspirational. Lastly, use this discussion as a bonding opportunity, sharing your own stories and challenges aligning with the themes of perseverance and hope.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of adversity
Explanation: Clover Moon showcases tremendous resilience despite facing severe hardships, including the loss of her mother and mistreatment by her stepmother.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to navigate their own challenges with strength and maintain hope, even in difficult times.
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness and compassion
Explanation: Clover extends her kindness to those around her, despite her own struggles, demonstrating the impact of compassion.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to act kindly towards others, fostering a supportive community at school and in their neighborhoods.
Example Lesson: Value of self-expression and creativity
Explanation: Clover uses her imagination and creativity as a form of solace and expression, creating a positive outlet for her emotions.
Real-World Application: Children can be motivated to explore their own creative interests as a healthy way to express themselves and cope with their emotions.
Example Lesson: The power of friendship and seeking support
Explanation: The story emphasizes how Clover’s friendships provide her with support and strength to overcome her challenges.
Real-World Application: This lesson can encourage children to build and maintain strong friendships and learn the importance of supporting each other.