A Robot Girl Ruined My Sleepover
A Moon Girl Series
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In the year 2099, Lyla makes a new friend, Clara 2.2, a robot girl. Clara is a top-performing cyborg child from Livewires Corporation, designed to be a perfect companion for children. On Clara's first day at school, Lyla is chosen to be her buddy and quickly discovers how perfect Clara is in every way, which makes her feel special. However, Lyla soon realizes that despite Clara's perfection, she might not be the ideal playmate when it comes to having fun.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-10
Length
176 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Lyla felt when she discovered her friend was a robot?
What would you do if you found out your friend had a big secret like being a robot?
Why do you think the author chose a robot as Lyla's friend?
How did the characters in the story show acceptance and understanding towards differences?
What does this story teach us about friendship and trust?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to reflect on the feelings of the characters and relate them to their own experiences with friends.
Discuss the importance of accepting and celebrating differences among friends, as demonstrated in the book.
Ask your child to imagine having a robot friend and explore what exciting and challenging aspects that may bring.
Foster a discussion about trust and secrets, and what it means to be a good friend in different scenarios.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Differences
Explanation: In the book, Lyla learns to accept and embrace Elle, a robot girl, despite their differences. This helps them form a strong friendship.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate the uniqueness of each individual, promoting inclusivity and empathy towards others who might seem different from them.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: When faced with the challenge of Elle malfunctioning, Lyla shows resilience and quick thinking to find a solution.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of staying calm and thinking creatively to solve problems they encounter, whether at school or in social situations.
Example Lesson: Importance of Honesty
Explanation: Lyla learns the hard way that hiding the truth about Elle's identity only leads to complications. Ultimately, honesty helps in resolving the situation.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to be honest in their dealings with friends and family, fostering trust and stronger relationships.
Example Lesson: Value of Teamwork
Explanation: Lyla and Elle work together to overcome the awkward situations during the sleepover, demonstrating effective collaboration.
Real-World Application: Highlighting teamwork skills can help children understand how collaborating with others can lead to successful outcomes and solving problems more effectively.
Example Lesson: Handling Disappointment
Explanation: The story showcases Lyla dealing with her initial disappointment about Elle’s differences and the sleepover not going as planned.
Real-World Application: Children can learn that it’s natural to feel disappointed sometimes, but it’s important to adapt and find joy in new and unexpected situations.