Clashing Hearts (Sweet Dreams Series #196)
#196 in Sweet Dreams Series
on Goodreads (18)
What’s inside...
When the boys in school begin treating the girls disrespectfully in order to protest their new class on the women's rights movement, the girls decide to band together to teach their boyfriends a lesson.
Discussion points
How do you think Emily felt when she had to move to a new school? Have you ever felt similar?
What do you think about the way Emily and Mark resolved their disagreements? Can you think of other ways they could have handled their conflicts?
Emily and Mark learned a lot about each other by the end of the book. What’s something new you learned about a friend recently?
Why do you think it's important to give people a second chance? Can you share a time when you gave someone a second chance or someone gave you one?
Tip: Role play these questions
Create a comfortable and open atmosphere when discussing the book. Show genuine interest in their thoughts and feelings. Encourage your child to think critically about the characters’ actions and relate them to their own experiences. This not only enhances their understanding of the book but also helps develop empathy and emotional intelligence. Lastly, reinforce the message that it’s okay to have differing opinions and encourage respectful discussion.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of communication
Explanation: In 'Clashing Hearts', the characters experience misunderstandings due to a lack of clear communication. This serves as a central theme throughout the story.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the value of expressing their feelings and thoughts clearly to avoid misunderstandings with friends and family.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding others
Explanation: The protagonist learns to understand different perspectives, which helps in resolving conflicts.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to consider other people's feelings and viewpoints, promoting empathy and compassion in their interactions.
Example Lesson: Resilience in facing challenges
Explanation: The characters in the book face emotional and social challenges but learn to navigate through them, showing resilience.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by understanding that difficulties are a part of life and learning to adapt and overcome obstacles.
Example Lesson: Importance of honesty
Explanation: Honesty is portrayed as a key to resolving conflicts in the story, emphasizing its importance in relationships.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to be truthful in their dealings, which fosters trust and strong relationships.
Example Lesson: The value of friendship
Explanation: Despite initial clashes, the characters develop strong bonds of friendship, demonstrating the value of friendships in overcoming life's challenges.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to cherish and maintain friendships, learning to work through disagreements to build lasting connections.