The Shadowhunter Chronicles Series
Lord of Shadows
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A limited edition hardback of Lord of Shadows, exclusive to Waterstones. Every copy will be hand-stamped with a rune that incorporates Cassandra Clare's signature and include a deleted scene featuring Emma and Julian and an exclusive map from the Shadowhunters world. There is a print run of only a thousand copies of this deluxe hardback and is only available at Waterstones.com. Sunny Los Angeles can be a dark place indeed in Cassandra Clare's Lord of Shadows, the sequel to the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Lady Midnight. Lord of Shadows is a Shadowhunters novel. Emma Carstairs has finally avenged her parents. She thought she'd be at peace. But she is anything but calm. Torn between her desire for her parabatai Julian and her desire to protect him from the brutal consequences of parabatai relationships, she has begun dating his brother, Mark. But Mark has spent the past five years trapped in Faerie; can he ever truly be a Shadowhunter again? And the faerie courts are not silent. The Unseelie King is tired of the Cold Peace, and will no longer concede to the Shadowhunters' demands. Caught between the demands of faerie and the laws of the Clave, Emma, Julian, and Mark must find a way to come together to defend everything they hold dear - before it's too late.The sequel to the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Lady Midnight. Lord of Shadows is a Shadowhunters novel.
Series reading
Sequential
Age
13-14
Length
720 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the characters' relationships with each other influence their decisions and actions?
What do you feel about the different realms and worlds in the story? Which one would you like to visit and why?
How does the idea of loyalty and trust manifest through the story?
In what ways do the characters show strength, and how can we apply this in our own lives?
What are your thoughts on the conflicts presented in the book? How would you resolve them if you were in the characters' shoes?
Tip: Role play these questions
Ask your child to compare and contrast the personalities and motivations of key characters to deepen understanding of character development.
Discuss the moral dilemmas the characters face to enhance critical thinking about right and wrong.
Encourage your child to predict future events in the story based on characters’ actions and past events to build analytical skills.
Utilize creative questions like imagining a day in one of the realms to make the discussion fun and engaging.
Reflect together on how the themes of the book relate to personal experiences or current events to connect literature to real life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: In 'Lord of Shadows,' characters work together to achieve common goals, demonstrating how teamwork is crucial in overcoming obstacles.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to participate in group activities and understand the value of working with others towards a shared goal.
Example Lesson: Respecting and valuing diversity
Explanation: The story showcases a range of characters from diverse backgrounds, highlighting the importance of acceptance and respect for different cultures and identities.
Real-World Application: Helps equip children to thrive in diverse environments and teaches them to respect people's differences in their everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: Consequences of choices and decisions
Explanation: Characters in the book face the outcomes of their decisions, providing a platform to discuss how choices can affect ourselves and others.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that their decisions have impacts, guiding them to make thoughtful choices.
Example Lesson: Courage and bravery in adversity
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters face various challenges but show courage and resilience, inspiring readers to be brave in difficult situations.
Real-World Application: Motivates children to face challenges with courage and learn to overcome their fears.
Example Lesson: The importance of loyalty and trust
Explanation: The narrative emphasizes the strength of loyalty and trust among characters, underlining how these values form the foundation of strong relationships.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of being reliable and trustworthy in building and maintaining healthy relationships.