The Lucky Ones
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What’s inside...
After a six-month hiatus, Hollywood It-Girl Emery Grey is thrust back into the spotlight she's been trying to avoid. Facing relentless media attention, manipulative tactics from her mother, and the strain of a PR relationship, Emery is overwhelmed. Despite therapy and medication, the pressure is suffocating. In the midst of this, her secret boyfriend Colton is eager to support her, but Emery fears dragging him down with her. As she grapples with her circumstances, Emery must decide whether to cling to the support that keeps her afloat or let go for the sake of those she cares about.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-12
Length
210 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think made the characters in 'The Lucky Ones' feel lucky?
How did the characters change throughout the story, and what caused those changes?
If you could give advice to any character in the book, what would it be and why?
What is one thing you would change about the story, and how do you think it would affect the outcome?
Which character did you relate to the most and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the story’s events, fostering emotional intelligence.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next at various points in the book to develop their analytical thinking.
Discuss the decisions characters make and whether your child would make the same choices, improving moral reasoning.
Relate the book's themes to real-life situations your child may encounter to help them apply the story's lessons.
Celebrate your child’s responses, even imaginative or unexpected ones, to build their confidence in expressing their thoughts.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: The main character faces numerous challenges but learns to overcome them with perseverance and courage.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to persist despite difficulties, whether it's solving a tough puzzle or learning a new skill.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The story showcases how understanding and relating to the feelings of others can lead to stronger friendships and better conflict resolution.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to consider the emotions of their peers or siblings, fostering more harmonious interactions and understanding.
Example Lesson: The value of teamwork
Explanation: Characters in the book collaborate to solve problems, demonstrating that teamwork often leads to success where going it alone might not.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in group activities at school or in sports, emphasizing cooperation and mutual respect among team members.
Example Lesson: Courage to explore new things
Explanation: The protagonist ventures into new experiences, learning and growing along the way, showing that stepping out of one's comfort zone can be rewarding.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to try new activities or subjects, helping them to grow both intellectually and personally.