Ghastly Battle: An Unofficial Minetrapped Adventure, #4 (The Unofficial Minetrapped Adventure Ser)
#4 of 6 in The Unofficial Minetrapped Adventure Ser Series
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What’s inside...
Friendships are tested and unlikely allies emerge as Lily, Simon, and Michael convince their friends of their innocence and bring the real villains to justice in the fourth book of the Unofficial Minetrapped Adventure series by Winter Morgan. This adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO. Peace has been restored to the Overworld after an epic griefer battle. Lily, Simon, and Michael are glad to have a break from fighting, and even from their attempts to escape the game and return to their normal lives. But then two new players are zapped onto the server, and no one’s sure who’s responsible for trapping them. With Mr. Anarchy and the other griefers in prison, anyone could be a suspect, and tempers flare as the townspeople’s suspicions turn inward. While Lily, Simon, and Michael are away seeking clues, the people of Lisimi Village turn against them, convinced that they’re keeping the knowledge of how to return home to themselves. Can the trio convince their friends of their innocence, bring the real villains to justice, and finally make their way home? Friendships are tested and unlikely allies emerge in this thrilling fourth book in bestselling author Winter Morgan’s Unofficial Minetrapped Adventure series. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Discussion points
What do you think motivated the characters to embark on this adventure?
How do you think teamwork and collaboration helped the characters in the story?
What lessons can we learn from the challenges faced by the characters?
Which character did you resonate with the most and why?
If you were in the story, what would you have done differently?
Tip: Role play these questions
Allow your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story without interruption, showing genuine interest in their perspectives.
Relate the themes of the book to real-life situations your child might encounter to help them connect with the story more deeply.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or scenarios to foster creative thinking.
Discuss the moral dilemmas presented in the book and ask your child how they would handle such situations, promoting ethical reasoning.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: In 'Ghastly Battle,' characters must work together to overcome obstacles and challenges within the game world. Their success is anchored on their ability to collaborate and support each other.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging in collaborative group activities at school or in sports, learning the importance of working together to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: The book showcases characters facing complex problems, requiring strategic thinking and creativity to navigate the game's challenges.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and develop their problem-solving skills in real life, from tackling homework to resolving conflicts with peers.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Explanation: As characters encounter setbacks within the story, they learn to persevere and adapt, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: Children learn to remain persistent and resilient when faced with their own challenges, whether academic or personal, fostering a growth mindset.
Example Lesson: Ethical Decision-Making
Explanation: Throughout the adventure, characters must make decisions that test their morals and ethics, highlighting the consequences of their choices.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the impact of their decisions and encourages them to think about ethics and morals when making choices in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: The Value of Friendship
Explanation: The story emphasizes the strength and support friends offer one another during difficult times, showcasing the importance of building and maintaining friendships.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to value and nurture friendships, understanding the role friends play in supporting and enriching our lives.