The Chosen Ones
#2 of 3 in Worldquake Sequence Series
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What’s inside...
Effie Truelove has just been expelled from magic class and now she can’t even get back to the Otherworld—the place she most loves and where she feels she belongs. If she can find a copy of The Chosen Ones by Laurel Wilde to give her father then she might be able to fix everything. The only problem is that there are suddenly no copies of the book anywhere, because Albion Freake, the richest man in the world, is paying for them to be destroyed so that he can own the single-volume limited edition that publisher Skylurian Midzhar is making for him. Raven Wilde’s witch’s intuition tells her there’s something suspicious about Skykurian’s plan, but she’s not sure what it is. And Maximilian has somehow managed to go missing deep in Napoleonic Europe. Will the five friends from Dragon’s Green—Effie, Raven, Maximilian, Lexy, and Wolf—be able to combine their skills again to save the world from the Diberi? And can they get away from Terrence Deer-Hart, the children’s author who seems a bit too interested in Effie’s life?
Character compass
Effie Truelove
Raven
Lexy
Wolf Reed
Maximilian Underwood
Discussion points
What do you think makes someone a 'chosen one'? Can anyone be a chosen one if they try hard?
How did the characters in the book work together to overcome their challenges?
What would you have done differently if you were in the characters' shoes?
How do you think bravery is shown in the story? Can you think of a time when you were brave like the characters?
What did you learn about friendship from this story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the different characters and their actions, highlighting the importance of teamwork and courage. Facilitate comparisons between the fictional scenarios and real-life situations your child may encounter, emphasizing the relevance of the book’s themes. Use the questions to help your child articulate their thoughts and feelings about the story, fostering a deeper understanding and connection with the content.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The Importance of Teamwork
Explanation: In 'The Chosen Ones', the characters must collaborate to solve puzzles and overcome challenges. Their success is reliant on their ability to work together and value each other's unique abilities.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities or team sports, learning to cooperate with others and appreciate diverse skills to achieve a common goal.
Example Lesson: Courage in the Face of Adversity
Explanation: The protagonists in the story face numerous threats and challenges, yet they continue to persevere. Their bravery helps them to navigate difficult situations and grow stronger.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to face their own challenges with bravery, be it trying out for a new sport, standing up to a bully, or dealing with a tough subject at school.
Example Lesson: The Value of Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The characters in 'The Chosen Ones' are driven by their curiosity, which leads them to discover important information that helps them on their journey. Their pursuit of knowledge is portrayed as a key to their success.
Real-World Application: Children can be inspired to embrace their natural curiosity and love for learning, understanding that education is a tool that empowers and enlightens.
Example Lesson: Responsibility for One's Actions
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters learn that their actions have consequences. This teaches them to think critically and make wise decisions.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the importance of considering the consequences of their actions in their daily interactions and decisions, promoting responsibility and foresight.
Example Lesson: Respecting Differences
Explanation: In 'The Chosen Ones', the diverse group of characters must respect and learn from their differences to work effectively as a team, highlighting the strength found in diversity.
Real-World Application: This can teach children to value and respect people from different backgrounds and cultures, fostering an inclusive attitude towards others in their community and beyond.