Falling to Ash
#1 in Moth Series
on Goodreads (570)
What’s inside...
From the author of The Iron Witch, an action-packed tale of vampire adolescence and forbidden romance follows newly made vampire Moth as she struggles to find her place between her strict Irish-Catholic Dad and her overprotective maker, Theo. Theo wants Moth to be the star attraction in his powerful Boston vampire clan, while Moth has to deal with the dangerously attractive trainee vampire hunter, Jason Murdoch, who enjoys playing cat and mouse games with her. As teenagers from wealthy families in Boston start disappearing, Moth and Jason must form an uneasy truce to solve the mystery before someone ends up undead.
Character compass
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Discussion points
How do you think Moth felt when she discovered her true identity, and how would you feel in her situation?
What do you think are the main challenges Moth faces, and how does she overcome them?
How do the relationships between Moth and the other characters change throughout the story?
What lessons can we learn about bravery and self-acceptance from Moth's adventures?
If you could ask Moth one question, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to make connections between Moth’s experiences and their own life, focusing especially on moments of self-discovery and facing challenges.
Introduce the concept of character development and ask your child to observe how Moth changes from the beginning to the end of the book.
Discuss the importance of support systems in overcoming obstacles, urging your child to identify who supports Moth and how that changes her journey.
Use examples from the book to highlight themes of resilience and courage, relating them back to everyday scenarios your child might encounter.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility and accountability
Explanation: The protagonist, Moth, navigates complex situations that demand her to take responsibility for her actions and decisions.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of being accountable for their choices and the impact those choices have on others.
Example Lesson: The value of self-discovery
Explanation: Throughout the story, Moth embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning about her true identity and capabilities.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to explore their own strengths and weaknesses, fostering a sense of self-awareness and personal growth.
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of adversity
Explanation: Moth shows bravery as she confronts daunting challenges, providing readers with a role model for courage.
Real-World Application: Children can be inspired to act bravely when facing their own challenges, understanding that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.
Example Lesson: The importance of alliances
Explanation: Moth learns to navigate complex relationships, highlighting how alliances can provide support and strength.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of teamwork and how building positive relationships can help overcome obstacles.
Example Lesson: Consequences of decisions
Explanation: The narrative often illustrates the consequences of Moth's choices, underpinning the cause and effect relationship in decisions.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that every decision has a consequence, guiding them to make thoughtful choices.