Flash Gordon Adventures!
Flash Gordon Adventures Series
What’s inside...
Flash Gordon Adventures is an all-ages series by the award-winning creative team of Art Baltazar and Franco! Perfect for fans of Tiny Titans and Itty Bitty Hellboy!Join Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Zarkov and their allies from Mongo as they battle the evil tyrant, Ming the Merciless. Readers will be thrilled by Flash Gordon and his friend’s zany adventures, while enjoying valuable, but humorous life lessons learned about friendship, teamwork, and how alien-world gravity affects the digestive system, why a lizard machine is important for making new lizards and why Zarkov develops a way to make fake beards for Ming to wear.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-12
Length
112 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Flash Gordon feels when he embarks on a new adventure?
How do you think teamwork helps Flash Gordon and his friends in their adventures?
If you could have any gadget from Flash Gordon's universe, which one would it be and why?
What lessons did you learn from Flash Gordon's decisions and actions?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine and describe an additional scene or adventure for Flash Gordon.
Discuss the importance of courage and friendship as depicted in the book.
Connect the story’s events to real-life situations to enhance comprehension and empathy.
Use descriptive praise when your child makes insightful comments about the story or characters.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: In 'Flash Gordon Adventures!', Flash frequently faces dangers and challenges with bravery. He demonstrates courage as he navigates through various adventures, making bold and fearless decisions.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to face their own fears and challenges boldly, whether it's trying out new activities, standing up for themselves, or making difficult choices.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Throughout the story, Flash Gordon works closely with his team to overcome obstacles. He highlights the importance of working together and valuing each member's contribution.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by engaging in team activities, learning to cooperate with others, and appreciating the diversity of skills and ideas in group settings.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: Flash Gordon is often tasked with solving complex problems to save the day. His approach to analyzing situations and strategizing solutions is central to the narrative.
Real-World Application: Children can enhance their problem-solving skills by tackling puzzles, engaging in strategic games, or finding creative solutions to everyday problems.
Example Lesson: Moral Integrity
Explanation: Despite various temptations and easy ways out, Flash chooses to do the right thing, upholding his values and demonstrating moral integrity.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of sticking to their morals and values, even when faced with difficult choices or when no one is watching.
Example Lesson: Resilience and Perseverance
Explanation: Flash Gordon faces many setbacks throughout his adventures, but he consistently shows resilience and perseverance, never giving up despite the odds.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to be resilient in the face of their own setbacks and to persistently pursue their goals and dreams, regardless of obstacles.