The Second Wave (The Meta Superhero Novel Series: Book #2)
#2 in Meta Series
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What’s inside...
Summer's over and Connor Connolly is headed back to school to start junior year. But with metabands falling from the sky, the world has changed overnight, and now there are thousands of new metahumans. Just like regular humans, not all metahumans are using their new powers for good. Now, Connor's not only dealing with the pressures of being a super-human and training with his mentor, Midnight, he also has to balance relationships with the people he cares for most. People who find themselves on different sides of the fence when it comes to their feelings about the new metahumans and the impact they're having on everyone else's lives. As the world struggles to adjust to the events of the past few months, Connor's alter ego, Omni, works with The Agency to apprehend law breaking metahumans, and detain them at the Silver Island Meta Detention Facility. When he's recruited for a job assisting the government agency with disarming one of the most powerful and secretive metas in Bay View City, he never expects the devastation of that mission or the affect it will have on both humans and metas. Is Connor capable of becoming the hero he wants to be?
Character compass
Connor Conoly
Discussion points
How do you think Danny's abilities change the way he sees the world and interacts with others?
What would you do if you discovered you had superpowers like Danny and his friends?
Can you think of a time when you had to work together with others to solve a problem, just like MetaHuman Inc.?
Which character do you relate to the most and why?
How do the characters in the story demonstrate courage and teamwork?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the story to their personal experiences by sharing similar feelings or situations they've encountered. Ask them how they would apply the lessons learned from the story in their own life. Foster empathy by discussing the motivations and emotions of different characters. Highlight the importance of teamwork and ethical decision-making as shown by Danny and his friends.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: In 'The Second Wave', the characters must work together to overcome challenges posed by the new wave of metahumans. This emphasis on cooperative efforts highlights the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging in group activities or team sports, learning to value each member's contribution and understanding that collaboration can lead to greater success.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and Consequence
Explanation: The protagonist, Meta, learns to take responsibility for his actions and the repercussions they bring. This paints a clear picture of how choices have consequences.
Real-World Application: In everyday life, this teaches children to think about the outcomes of their actions, influencing them to make thoughtful decisions and understand the impact they can have on others.
Example Lesson: Personal Growth and Perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the novel, characters face personal dilemmas and adversities that they must overcome, demonstrating the importance of personal growth and the power of perseverance.
Real-World Application: Children learn that facing challenges is a part of life and that persistence and self-improvement are key to overcoming these obstacles.
Example Lesson: Understanding Diversity
Explanation: The metahumans in the book come from various backgrounds and have different abilities, teaching the value of diversity and acceptance.
Real-World Application: This can help children appreciate the differences in people around them and promote an inclusive attitude towards peers from various cultures and backgrounds.
Example Lesson: Ethics and Justice
Explanation: As Meta grapples with what is right and wrong in the use of his powers, the book offers a platform to discuss ethics and justice.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to consider ethical questions and develop their own sense of justice, important for their moral development.