G-Man Volume 3: Coming Home
#3 in G-Man Series
on Goodreads (60)
What’s inside...
G-Man and Great Man have been missing for months, leaving the city in suspense about their whereabouts. Upon their return, the G-Brothers find themselves in a world of giant robots and demon hunters. Before they can fully understand the changes, they are thrust into a new danger. The Suntrooper Space Force, Thunderfriends, and Color Guardians come together to assist G-Man and Great Man as they confront their most formidable challenge yet.
Character compass
G-Man (Mikey G)
Great Man (Dave)
Discussion points
What do you think made G-Man decide to come home, and how would you feel in his situation?
How do the characters in the book show courage and teamwork? Can you give an example from your own life?
What lessons do you think G-Man learned during his adventures? How can we apply those lessons to our daily lives?
How do the relationships between the characters change throughout the story? Why is communication important in those changes?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by sharing your own thoughts on the book’s themes and characters to make your child feel comfortable expressing their opinions. Allow your child to lead the conversation at their own pace, providing gentle guidance to delve deeper into the story’s messages. Relate discussions to real-life situations or family experiences to make the conversation more relatable and meaningful.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'G-Man Volume 3: Coming Home', the protagonist, G-Man, takes responsibility for his actions and decisions throughout his adventures. This instills a sense of duty and accountability.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking ownership of their tasks, such as doing their homework diligently or caring for their belongings.
Example Lesson: Importance of Family and Friends
Explanation: The story highlights the support and love G-Man receives from his family and friends, emphasizing that strong relationships are crucial.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the value of nurturing relationships and can make an effort to spend quality time with family and friends, strengthening bonds.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: G-Man uses his superpowers creatively to solve problems, demonstrating the power of imagination.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use their creativity in real life, whether in problem solving or in expressing themselves through art, music or play.
Example Lesson: Resilience and Overcoming Challenges
Explanation: Throughout the book, G-Man faces various challenges and learns to overcome them, which showcases resilience.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to face their own challenges whether small or big, and understand that persistence is key to overcoming them.
Example Lesson: Understanding Consequences
Explanation: G-Man’s adventures often present consequences for chosen actions. This imparts an understanding of cause and effect.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding in daily decisions, learning to anticipate and consider the effects of their actions on themselves and others.