Escape
#1 of 5 in Alliance Series
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What’s inside...
Book One of the Alliance Series. What if everything you knew about the world around you was a lie, and the very people you were taught to fear were your salvation, your escape? Meet Amelia, raised in the safety of a Replenisher compound, a protectorate for the few Alliance females who can bear children. In two months, she will leave the compound to begin her new life and fulfill her noble purpose. Except it doesn't happen like that. When she witnesses a Zoriner boy fall over the wall of the compound, the very wall designed to keep those like her safe from those like him, the injured boy becomes her burden, and maybe, if she lets him, her escape from the life she is meant to have, and the key to unraveling of the many secrets and lies on both sides of this conflict. This is the very beginning of their journey.
Discussion points
What did you think about the main character's journey? How would you feel in their situation?
How did the character's choices change the story? What would you have done differently?
What did the setting of the story make you think about? Did it remind you of any place you know?
What do you think the main message or lesson of the story is? How can we apply it to our lives?
Who was your favorite character and why? How do you think they contributed to the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think deeply about the characters and plot by asking them to explain their favorite part of the book and why it stood out to them.
Discuss the moral or lesson of the story and relate it to your child’s experiences, which helps in making the story more relevant and personal.
Use the book's settings and scenarios as a starting point to spark your child's imagination and creativity, possibly inspiring them to create their own stories.
Let your child express what they would have done if they were in the main character's shoes, fostering empathy and decision-making.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of teamwork
Explanation: In 'Escape,' the characters must work together to solve puzzles and navigate challenges, demonstrating the importance of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or in sports, learning to cooperate and value each team member's contribution.
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of fear
Explanation: The protagonist shows bravery during their adventurous escape which encourages facing fears rather than avoiding them.
Real-World Application: Kids can remember this when they face new challenges or feel anxious about trying something unfamiliar, understanding that courage can lead to new experiences and personal growth.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters encounter various obstacles that require critical thinking and creativity to overcome.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use their thinking skills to solve problems in their daily life, whether in academic settings or personal scenarios.
Example Lesson: The importance of persistence
Explanation: The characters often face setbacks in their journey, but their determination to escape keeps them going, showcasing resilience.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of perseverance in achieving goals, whether it’s completing a difficult school project or learning a new skill.