Midnight Hour: A Shadow Falls Novel
#4 in Shadow Falls: After Dark Series
What’s inside...
Being a dyslexic witch is a curse in itself, but Miranda Kane’s time at Shadow Falls has helped her harness her magical powers. Now, just as she’s finally mastered them and is preparing to graduate with her friends, a near-death experience threatens to ruin it all. Miranda awakens in the hospital with a mysterious tattoo that no one can explain. As she struggles to make sense of it – and questions her feelings for a certain irresistible shape-shifter and a hot new guy – the strange markings begin to spread all over her body, leaving her desperate to find answers. But before she can solve that problem, a new one arises: her sister is missing. Has her sister been kidnapped? Miranda will risk her life to find out. Will she live to share the day she’s worked so hard for with her friends? When the clock strikes midnight, will Miranda make it to her graduation at Shadow Falls? C. C. Hunter brings The Shadow Falls saga to a spectacular conclusion in this thrilling finale: Midnight Hour!
Character compass
Miranda Kane
Kylie Galen
Tabitha Kane
Della Tsang
Discussion points
How do you think Kylie feels when she discovers her supernatural abilities, and what would you do if you were in her situation?
What do you think about the friendships formed at Shadow Falls Camp? How important are these relationships in dealing with unique personal challenges?
How do the characters in the book confront and overcome their fears? Can you relate any of their experiences to challenges you've faced in your life?
The book deals with concepts of identity and belonging. How does Kylie's journey help her understand who she really is? Have you ever had a moment that helped define your identity?
What role do you think trust plays in the relationships between the characters? Can you share an example from the book where trust was crucial?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the characters’ situations and relate them to their own experiences.
Discuss the supernatural elements of the story and ask your child how they think these elements influence the characters' decisions and growth.
Highlight the significance of empathy by discussing how the characters understand or fail to understand each other’s feelings and perspectives.
Use examples from the book to talk about problem-solving and decision-making, and ask your child how they might handle similar situations.
Revisit the themes of trust and friendship after finishing the book to explore how your child’s views might have evolved through the course of the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of resilience
Explanation: In 'Midnight Hour,' the protagonist often faces daunting challenges but demonstrates perseverance and determination to overcome them.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to persist through their own difficulties, whether in school or personal endeavors, teaching them resilience in face of challenges.
Example Lesson: Importance of embracing one's identity
Explanation: The characters in the book struggle with personal and supernatural identities, learning to accept and embrace who they are despite external pressures.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to be comfortable and confident in their own skin, accepting themselves and others for who they truly are.
Example Lesson: The strength of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the story, characters must work together to solve mysteries and face challenges, showing the power of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to value teamwork and cooperation, understanding that many goals in life are more easily achieved with the help of others.
Example Lesson: The impact of choices and consequences
Explanation: As the plot unfolds, characters make decisions that have significant impacts, illustrating the consequences of one's actions.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of thoughtful decision-making and encourages them to consider the potential effects of their actions on themselves and others.