The Last Legacy
#3 of 3 in The World of the Narrows Series
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What’s inside...
When Bryn Roth receives a letter from her uncle Henrik on her eighteenth birthday, she is summoned back to Bastian and is eager to prove herself and take her place in her long-lost family. Henrik has plans for Bryn, but she must earn the family's trust to hold any power. The Roths are involved in shady businesses, similar to what led to Bryn's parents' death. Amidst a forbidden romance and dangerous tasks, Bryn realizes the cost of being accepted by the Roths might be too high. 'The Last Legacy' by Adrienne Young is a captivating standalone novel about family, reinvention, and destiny, now available in paperback with a bonus novella.
Discussion points
What do you think motivated Bryn Roth to make the choices she did throughout the story?
How do you think the secrets within the Roth family influenced each member’s actions and relationships?
If you were in Bryn's position, how might you handle the challenges she faced with her family's legacy?
What do you think about the concept of family legacy? How does it impact each character in the book?
How do Bryn's strengths and weaknesses evolve as the story progresses?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story’s characters and events. Ask them how they can relate the story’s moral or lessons to their own life. Highlight the importance of understanding and dealing with family expectations, as portrayed in 'The Last Legacy'. Discuss the significance of personal values when making tough decisions, which is a recurring theme in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Family Bonds
Explanation: The protagonist, Bryn, navigates her family's complex legacy and dynamics, showcasing the deep connections and loyalties that bind them together.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the value of family support and unity, understanding how to cherish and rely on family members during challenging times.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and Legacy
Explanation: Bryn inherits a significant family responsibility which teaches her about the weight of legacy and the importance of making thoughtful decisions.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the concept of responsibilities they will inherit within their own families or communities, encouraging them to think about how their actions affect future generations.
Example Lesson: Courage in Adversity
Explanation: Throughout the book, Bryn faces various challenges and threats with bravery, teaching readers about resilience and courage.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to face their own personal challenges with bravery, understanding that courage is not the absence of fear, but acting in spite of it.
Example Lesson: Ethical Decision Making
Explanation: Bryn is often faced with moral dilemmas that require her to distinguish right from wrong, which emphasizes the importance of ethics.
Real-World Application: This can help children to develop their moral compass, making ethical decisions in everyday situations like sharing with others or telling the truth.
Example Lesson: Personal Growth and Identity
Explanation: As Bryn discovers more about her family's past, she also embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning more about her own strengths and values.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to explore their own personal identity, recognizing their strengths and areas for growth, and learning to define themselves by their own values and achievements.