Brilliant White Peaks
#1 of 4 in The Wolf Chronicles Series
on Goodreads (183)
What’s inside...
I was born to a happy wolf family, but a harsh winter turned our lives upside down. As the cold set in, food became scarce, and tensions rose among my family members. We were forced to leave our safe place due to the threat of stranger wolves. Despite the struggles, the novel follows my journey to keep my sister safe and survive the wild. 'Brilliant White Peaks' has been praised as a heartwarming, deeply emotional survival-adventure story, suitable for all ages and the winner of the 2022 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award.
Discussion points
What do you think about Mia's decision to climb the mountain, and what would you have done in her place?
How did the descriptions of the mountain make you feel? Can you describe what you imagined?
Why do you think teamwork was important for Mia and her friends during their adventure?
What did you learn about facing challenges from Mia's journey?
If you could ask Mia one question about her adventure, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Share your own experiences or feelings about adventures or tackling new challenges, making connections to Mia's adventure in 'Brilliant White Peaks'.
Ask your child to draw a scene from the book, and then describe it to you using as many details as they can remember. Discuss the emotions linked to the various elements of the scene.
Acknowledge any feelings your child expresses about the book and relate them to the themes of perseverance and teamwork in the story.
Encourage your child to think about what they would need on their own 'mountain climb' and discuss the importance of preparation and planning.
After reading, revisit the book's illustrations with your child, pointing out details that might have been missed, and discuss how these visuals enhance the story and its themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Perseverance in challenging situations
Explanation: In 'Brilliant White Peaks,' the main character faces numerous obstacles while navigating through snowy mountains. Despite the difficulties, they continue pushing forward.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to keep trying in the face of challenges, whether it's completing a difficult homework assignment or resolving a conflict with peers.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: Throughout their journey, the characters must work together to solve puzzles and overcome environmental challenges, illustrating the importance of collaboration.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to value teamwork in group projects at school or in sports.
Example Lesson: Respect for nature
Explanation: The story emphasizes the beauty and power of the natural environment, urging characters to move through the landscape with care and thoughtfulness.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and take care of their surrounding environment, understanding the impact of their actions on nature.
Example Lesson: Empathy towards others
Explanation: Characters in the book encounter various native creatures and peoples, learning to understand and respect different perspectives and experiences.
Real-World Application: This can help children to develop empathy by considering and valuing how others feel, both in familiar and unfamiliar situations.