Girls Rule
#4 of 4 in Lightning Girl Series
on Goodreads (77)
What’s inside...
Superstar TV presenter and bestselling author Alesha Dixon is back with a hilarious story of sisterhood and being a girl boss! Pearl moves into 10 Downing Street when her mum Patrice becomes the UK's first Black female Prime Minister. A chance meeting with Patrice's childhood sweetheart Jackson and suddenly Pearl's glam new life has an unexpected gatecrasher: Jackson's daughter Izzy. Pearl and Izzy loathe each other on sight and have only one thing in common: a desire to split their parents up. They play loud music which interrupts important meetings, swap confidential documents for silly notes and skateboard through Number Ten knocking over the President of the United States. But as Patrice's popularity in the polls begins to decline as a result of the girls' out-of-control sabotaging, will they realise that they are stronger as team?
Discussion points
What qualities do the characters in 'Girls Rule' have that you admire?
How do the girls in the book work together to achieve their goals?
What challenges do the characters face and how do they overcome them?
If you could be friends with any character from the book, who would it be and why?
Can you think of a time when you felt empowered, just like the characters in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their own thoughts and feelings about the characters and their journey.
Relate the book’s themes to your child’s personal experiences to deepen their connection with the narrative.
Use positive reinforcement to applaud your child's insights and perspectives.
Ask your child to imagine alternative scenarios in the book and discuss how different actions might lead to different outcomes.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and leadership as depicted in the book and how these skills apply in real-life situations.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Self-confidence
Explanation: In 'Girls Rule', the protagonist demonstrates self-confidence as she tackles various challenges, showing readers that believing in oneself is the first step to success.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by embracing challenges at school or in extracurricular activities, knowing their capabilities and worth.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The story highlights the importance of working together to achieve common goals, as the characters collaborate to overcome obstacles.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in group projects or team sports, where cooperation and communication are key to success.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Challenges are faced head-on by the characters in 'Girls Rule', demonstrating resilience and the ability to bounce back from setbacks.
Real-World Application: Kids can use this lesson by not giving up after a poor performance in a test or a disagreement with friends, instead learning and growing from the experience.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Understanding and sharing feelings among the characters is emphasized, teaching empathy and the importance of supporting others.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to be considerate of their peers' emotions and situations, fostering a supportive community environment.
Example Lesson: Leadership
Explanation: The protagonist often steps up to lead in difficult situations, which showcases effective leadership qualities.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this to taking initiative in class activities or in leading a group discussion, guiding others positively and responsibly.