The Silvered Serpents: The Gilded Wolves
#2 of 3 in The Gilded Wolves Series
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What’s inside...
They are each other's fiercest love, greatest danger, and only hope. Séverin and his team members might have successfully thwarted the Fallen House, but victory came at a terrible cost -- one that still haunts all of them. Desperate to make amends, Séverin pursues a dangerous lead to find a long lost artifact rumoured to grant its possessor the power of God. Their hunt lures them far from Paris, and into the icy heart of Russia where crystalline ice animals stalk forgotten mansions, broken goddesses carry deadly secrets, and a string of unsolved murders makes the crew question whether an ancient myth is a myth after all. As hidden secrets come to the light and the ghosts of the past catch up to them, the crew will discover new dimensions of themselves. But what they find out may lead them down paths they never imagined. A tale of love and betrayal as the crew risks their lives for one last job.
Character compass
Séverin Montagnet-Alarie
Zofia Boguska
Laila
Hypnos
Enrique Mercado-Lopez.
Ruslan
Zofia Bedlewska
Discussion points
How do you think Séverin and his team's diverse backgrounds help them in their quest?
What emotions did you feel when the characters faced challenges, and how did they overcome them?
How do you think trust and friendship play a role in the story?
How do the magical elements in the book change the way you think about our real world?
What lessons can we learn about greed and ambition from the characters’ journey?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, relating the challenges faced by the characters to their own experiences. Discuss the cultural diversity of the characters and how this impacts their interactions and decisions. Highlight the moral dilemmas in the story and ask your child what they would do in similar situations. Utilize the fantasy elements to spark creativity in your child, asking them to imagine their own magical world or artifact. Lastly, focus on the development of friendships in the book to discuss the importance of teamwork and trust in achieving goals.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The characters in 'The Silvered Serpents' work together to solve complex puzzles and face challenges, illustrating the importance of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group projects at school or collaborating with peers during playtime to achieve a common goal.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Explanation: Throughout the book, the protagonists encounter setbacks but remain determined to achieve their objectives, teaching resilience.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the value of persisting through difficulties, whether they are dealing with academic challenges or personal setbacks.
Example Lesson: Cultural Awareness and Appreciation
Explanation: The diverse backgrounds of characters in the book highlight the importance of cultural diversity and the richness it brings to teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and respect people from different cultures and backgrounds, enhancing their social interactions and broadening their perspectives.
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Explanation: The book features intricate mysteries and secrets that require critical thinking and problem-solving skills to be unraveled.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to engage in problem-solving activities, whether puzzles, logical games, or academic questions, to develop their analytical skills.
Example Lesson: Ethical Decision Making
Explanation: Characters in the story frequently face moral dilemmas, emphasizing the complexity of ethical decision-making.
Real-World Application: This can prompt children to think critically about the consequences of their actions and to make well-considered decisions, even in difficult situations.