Bessica Lefter Bites Back (Bessica Lefter Series)
#2 in Bessica Lefter Series
on Goodreads (106)
What’s inside...
Bessica has settled into middle school life, managing her friendships, bullies, and homework. However, her main concern is her role as the school's bear mascot, where she feels pressured to outperform her rival tiger mascot in order to avoid humiliation on the field.
Character compass
Bessica Lefter
Ebony
Discussion points
How do you think Bessica felt when she faced challenges at school? Can you relate to any of her feelings?
What are some ways Bessica tried to solve her problems? Do you think these were effective solutions?
Bessica learns a lot about friendship in the story. What do you think makes a good friend?
How do you think the story would change if you were in Bessica’s place? What would you have done differently?
What is the most important lesson Bessica learned? How can you apply this lesson in your own life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the book’s events and characters, making connections to their own experiences. Ask them to think critically about the characters’ decisions and discuss alternative choices. Reinforce the themes of resilience and friendship by relating them to real-life scenarios your child might encounter.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience and adaptation
Explanation: Bessica demonstrates resilience and adaptation when faced with challenges in her new school environment.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to handle transitions, such as moving to a new school or facing challenging situations, with a positive attitude and adaptability.
Example Lesson: Self-expression and identity
Explanation: The protagonist, Bessica, explores and expresses her unique identity throughout the book, learning to be true to herself.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to embrace their individuality and express themselves in various aspects of life, including how they dress, what hobbies they pursue, and how they interact with others.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: Bessica faces consequences for her actions, which teaches her important life lessons.
Real-World Application: Kids will understand that their actions have effects on themselves and others, and learn the importance of thinking before acting.
Example Lesson: Empathy and friendship
Explanation: The book showcases the development of deep friendships and the importance of empathy as Bessica navigates her social circle.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of understanding and considering other people's feelings, which helps in building and maintaining meaningful relationships.