Alien Sea (Psychic Zone)
#3 in The Psychic Zone Series
on Goodreads (25)
What’s inside...
The Institute is a school for brilliant young scientists, including Marc, Rebecca, Joey, and Colette. While on holiday in Cornwall, they discover an alien city under the sea. A mad millionaire obsessed with finding the elixir of life follows them and mistakenly drinks from a cup he believes to be the Holy Grail. However, the cup is part of an alien prison, causing him to fall into suspended animation.
Discussion points
What feelings did you experience when the characters encountered the Alien Sea?
How would you solve a problem if you were in the Psychic Zone?
What do you think the Alien Sea symbolizes in the story?
Which character did you relate to the most, and why?
If you could have any psychic power from the book, which one would you choose and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing your own thoughts about the book, which can prompt your child to open up about their perceptions.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative scenarios within the story, enhancing their creative and critical thinking.
Relate themes or challenges in the book to real-life situations your child might encounter, to help them apply the story's lessons.
Listen actively and validate their feelings and thoughts to make them feel confident in expressing their ideas about the book.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child's responses to delve deeper into their understanding and interpretation of the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: In 'Alien Sea', characters from different backgrounds and planets come together, showing how understanding and empathizing with others' perspectives can resolve conflicts.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to listen and understand their friends' feelings and viewpoints, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment at school and home.
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: The protagonist faces various challenges in the Psychic Zone, demonstrating courage in overcoming fears and obstacles.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to face their own fears, whether it's trying out for a sports team, speaking in class, or standing up for a friend.
Example Lesson: Importance of Teamwork
Explanation: The characters must collaborate to navigate the complexities of the Alien Sea, highlighting the effectiveness of working together towards a common goal.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn the significance of teamwork in group projects or team sports, understanding that combined efforts often lead to greater success.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters encounter various problems that they solve using their unique abilities and critical thinking.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use reasoning and creativity to solve problems, which can be applied in their academic tasks or personal challenges.