Green Lantern: Alliance
#2 in Green Lantern by Minh Lê Series
What’s inside...
Tai Pham, a new Green Lantern, struggles to balance his school, work, friendships, and superhero responsibilities. After inheriting his ring and defeating his nemesis, Xander Griffin, Tai suspects Xander has returned to his villainous ways when fires start in Coast City. Stretched thin, Tai is joined by Kid Flash, a new hero offering help. Together, they work to uncover the arsonist behind the fires in Coast City. The book highlights the challenges and growth Tai faces as a young superhero learning to trust his instincts and collaborate with others.
Character compass
Tai Pham
Serena
John Stewart
Discussion points
What are some ways that Tai and his grandmother work together as a team?
What challenges did they face and how did they overcome them?
How do you think Tai felt when he learned about his grandmother's secret superhero past?
How important is it to have trust and understanding in a family?
What can we learn from the characters about bravery and standing up for what is right?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to draw parallels between their relationship with family members and Tai’s bond with his grandmother. Highlight the importance of communication and cooperation depicted in the book. Discuss the emotional growth of characters, and ask your child how they might react in similar situations. Use examples from the book to talk about cultural heritage and the passing of legacies through generations.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: In 'Green Lantern: Alliance,' the characters must work together to overcome challenges, demonstrating the power of collaboration and teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by working together with classmates on projects or with friends during play to achieve common goals and solve problems.
Example Lesson: Embracing diversity
Explanation: The story showcases characters from diverse backgrounds working together, highlighting the importance of embracing differences and learning from others.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to appreciate and respect people from different cultures and backgrounds in their own communities and schools.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The protagonist learns to take responsibility for their actions and their role as a Green Lantern, teaching the importance of accountability.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of being responsible for their actions, whether it's doing homework, chores, or how they treat others.
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of adversity
Explanation: Characters in the book face fears and challenges bravely, demonstrating how courage is necessary to overcome obstacles.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to face their own challenges such as trying out new activities or standing up for themselves and others in difficult situations.
Example Lesson: The power of kindness
Explanation: Acts of kindness are pivotal in resolving conflicts in 'Green Lantern: Alliance', underscoring how compassion can lead to positive outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children can see the importance of treating others with kindness, which can improve relationships and foster a supportive environment around them.