#2 in Mia's life Series
Mia's Life: Best Friends for Never
What’s inside...
When IRL YouTube star Mia Fizz gets involved in a school play, the drama doesn't stay onstage...YouTube sensation Mia Fizz loves three things: her family, the Miacorns (her fans!), and her BFF, Briony. When Briony is chosen to direct a play for her after-school club, she asks Mia to oversee the makeup design - a natural fit for a YouTuber whose makeup looks get over a million views. But when some of the actors start looking to Mia for advice on their performances, Briony isn't so thrilled. That's her job, after all.With hurt feelings on both sides, backstage drama, and a premiere fast approaching-not to mention an endorsement deal gone sideways thanks to a super-embarrassing unicorn costume situation-will Mia and Briony be able to resolve their differences so that she show can go on?
Discussion points
What did Mia learn about friendship in the story? How can you apply this in your own friendships?
How did Mia handle conflicts with her friends? Do you think this was a good approach?
What qualities do you think make someone a good friend? Did Mia’s friends have these qualities?
How did the characters' feelings change throughout the book? Can you relate to any of their experiences?
What would you have done differently if you were in Mia’s situation?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to reflect on their personal experiences with friends as they relate to the scenarios in the book.
Use the book as a tool to discuss the importance of communication and understanding in friendships.
Highlight instances in the book where characters show empathy, asking your child how they felt about these moments.
Discuss the resolution of the book and ask your child to imagine alternative outcomes based on different actions by the characters.
Affirm your child’s feelings and thoughts as they discuss their viewpoints on the book’s events and characters.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of honesty
Explanation: In the story, Mia learns the hard way that hiding the truth from her friends only leads to misunderstandings and hurt feelings.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to value honesty in their interactions, understanding that it helps build trust and strong relationships.
Example Lesson: The value of forgiveness
Explanation: When conflicts arise between Mia and her friends, they learn to forgive each other, which helps to mend their friendships and move forward.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that everyone makes mistakes, but forgiving others is crucial for healing and continuing healthy relationships.
Example Lesson: The significance of communication
Explanation: Mia and her friends face challenges when they fail to communicate openly, leading to unnecessary conflicts.
Real-World Application: It highlights for children how effective communication is key to resolving conflicts and understanding others' perspectives.
Example Lesson: Respecting differences
Explanation: Throughout the book, Mia encounters friends from diverse backgrounds and learns to appreciate and respect their differences.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children to embrace diversity and learn from the uniqueness of each individual.
Example Lesson: Handling peer pressure
Explanation: Mia faces situations where she has to choose between doing what's right and giving in to peer pressure, choosing integrity each time.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of staying true to themselves and making choices based on their values rather than succumbing to peer influence.