Run for Your Life
Penguin Joint Venture Readers S. Series
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What’s inside...
Kim and Dave are on a holiday in Barcelona when their peaceful day takes a terrifying turn. Kim finds herself being chased by a man with a knife through dark, narrow streets. Meanwhile, 'Penguin Readers' is a series of simplified novels aimed at helping students improve their English reading skills. The books are graded at different levels of difficulty and cover a variety of genres, including 'Contemporary', 'Classics', and 'Originals'. Each book includes exercises to aid vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills, and some titles come with accompanying audio cassettes or factsheets to enhance the learning experience.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
13-18
Length
123 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did the main character's journey make you feel?
What would you do if you were in a similar situation as the protagonist?
How do you think teamwork helped the characters in the story?
What was the most challenging obstacle in the story, and how was it overcome?
Why is it important to persevere, even when things seem difficult?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by sharing your own thoughts on the book to encourage open communication.
Ask your child to draw a scene from the book they found particularly exciting or meaningful.
Encourage your child to relate the situations in the book to their own life experiences.
Discuss the importance of resilience and determination portrayed in the book and how it can be applied in real life.
Praise your child for insightful comments or unique perspectives they share during the conversation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of perseverance
Explanation: The main character faces numerous challenges but continues to strive towards his goal, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to persist in their efforts in school or in learning new skills, despite difficulties.
Example Lesson: Understanding and empathy
Explanation: Characters in the book come from diverse backgrounds, encouraging readers to understand different perspectives.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by showing empathy towards classmates who may be different from them, fostering inclusivity.
Example Lesson: Value of teamwork
Explanation: The protagonist learns that achieving goals often requires cooperation and assistance from others.
Real-World Application: This can teach children the importance of collaborating with others in group projects at school or in community activities.
Example Lesson: Making responsible decisions
Explanation: Throughout the story, the main character is faced with choices that test his values and integrity.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to think critically about the consequences of their actions and make choices that reflect their values.