The Blood Traitor
#3 of 3 in The Prison Healer Series
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What’s inside...
In 'The Blood Traitor', the final installment of 'The Prison Healer' series, Kiva Meridan faces her ultimate challenge. Navigating a world filled with intrigue and betrayal, Kiva must use her growing abilities to protect her loved ones and the future of her world. After a devastating event at the palace, Kiva is desperate to ensure the safety of her friends and family, and seeks forgiveness from those she wronged. With kingdoms on the brink of war and a perilous quest on the horizon, Kiva aligns with mortal enemies and uneasy allies in a race against time to save Evalon and Wenderall. As danger mounts, Kiva fights for her beliefs and for those she loves, risking everything to stand her ground.
Character compass
Kiva Meridan
Tipp
Jaren
Naari
Caldon
Zuleeka
Discussion points
What do you think motivated the protagonist to make the choices they did?
How did the characters change or grow throughout the story?
Which character did you relate to the most and why?
What would you have done differently if you were in the protagonist’s situation?
How do you think the story would change if it was set in today’s world?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the book, relating the characters’ experiences to their own personal experiences. Ask open-ended questions to facilitate deeper thinking and understanding. Share your perspectives and interpretations of the themes, fostering a mutual exchange of ideas. Highlight important life lessons and moral dilemmas presented in the book to nurture empathy and ethical reasoning.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of courage and resilience
Explanation: In 'The Blood Traitor', the protagonist faces numerous challenges and adversaries, demonstrating bravery and persevering against all odds.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these traits in their own lives, learning to face fears and overcome obstacles at school or in social settings.
Example Lesson: The value of loyalty and trust
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters develop strong bonds of friendship and loyalty, depicting how trust must be earned and can define relationships.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the importance of being reliable and trustworthy friends in their own relationships.
Example Lesson: Understanding and accepting differences
Explanation: The storyline promotes acceptance and understanding as characters from diverse backgrounds learn to cooperate and appreciate each other’s unique traits.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to embrace diversity in their communities, learning to respect and value people’s differences.
Example Lesson: The consequences of choices
Explanation: Characters in the book make various decisions, each with its own set of consequences, highlighting the importance of thoughtful decision-making.
Real-World Application: Children learn to think about the potential outcomes before making choices, whether it's dealing with academic challenges or interpersonal relationships.
Example Lesson: The power of redemption
Explanation: Characters who make mistakes are given opportunities for redemption, showing that everyone can choose to change for the better.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of forgiveness and the possibility of second chances in real life situations.