Coma
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What’s inside...
Todd is mad about Lucy, so when a bike accident leaves her in a coma he is devastated. This is a story of love, as well as a fight for life. Then Todd starts seeing Jade. But what if Lucy wakes up? A heart warming love story from Barrington Stoke, who specialize in books for reluctant, struggling, and dyslexic readers.
Discussion points
How do you think the main character feels when they wake up from the coma? What would you feel in their situation?
What changes do you notice in the relationships between the characters before and after the coma? Why do you think these changes happened?
How do the characters around the main character react to the situation? What would you do if someone close to you was in a similar situation?
The story discusses themes of resilience and recovery. What does resilience mean to you, and can you share a time when you had to be resilient?
If you could give advice to the main character, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage empathy by asking your child to put themselves in the main character’s shoes, fostering a deeper understanding of the character's emotions and choices.
Highlight the importance of relationships and how they can change over time, especially during challenging situations. Discuss with your child how they maintain and adapt their relationships when faced with challenges.
Discuss the concept of resilience. Share personal stories where resilience played a key role in overcoming difficult situations to make the theme more relatable.
Stress the value of support systems in recovery and resilience. Encourage your child to think about who their support system is and how they can be supportive to others.
End your reading sessions with open-ended questions that promote critical thinking and personal connection to the book’s themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of honesty
Explanation: In 'Coma', the protagonist learns crucial truths about his friends and himself when faced with difficult decisions, emphasizing the value of honesty even when it's hard.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding the importance of being truthful with their friends and family, which helps build trust and strong relationships.
Example Lesson: The impact of choices
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters make various choices that lead to significant consequences, illustrating how every decision can shape one's future.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to think critically about the choices they make daily and consider the potential long-term effects of their actions.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: As the protagonist navigates complex relationships and moral dilemmas, the story highlights the importance of empathy and trying to understand others' perspectives.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to put themselves in others’ shoes, helping them to develop better interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
Example Lesson: Dealing with guilt and forgiveness
Explanation: Characters in 'Coma' deal with feelings of guilt and learn about forgiveness, underscoring the healing power of forgiving oneself and others.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children that everyone makes mistakes, and forgiveness is a crucial step towards mending relationships and moving forward.