Infinity: Chronicles of Nick (Chronicles of Nick, 1)
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What’s inside...
At fourteen, Nick Gautier thinks he knows everything about the world around him. Streetwise, tough, and savvy, his quick sarcasm is the stuff of legends. . .until the night when his best friends try to kill him. Saved by a mysterious warrior who has more fighting skills than Chuck Norris, the teenaged Nick is sucked into the realm of the Dark-Hunters: immortal vampire slayers who risk everything to save humanity. Nick quickly learns that the human world is only a veil for a much larger and more dangerous one: a world where the captain of the football team is a werewolf and the girl he has a crush on goes out at night to stake the undead. But before he can even learn the rules of this new world, his fellow students are turning into flesh-eating zombies--and he's next on the menu. As if starting high school isn't hard enough. . .now Nick has to hide his new friends from his mom, his chainsaw from the principal, and keep the zombies and the demon Simi from eating his brains, all without getting grounded or suspended. How in the world is he supposed to do that?
Character compass
Nick Gautier
Caleb Malphas
Madaug St. James
Mark 'Bubba' Burdette
Nekoda 'Kody' Kennedy
Kyrian Hunter
Cherise Gautier
Archon
Adarian Malachai
Kyl Poitiers
demon Caleb
Nicholas Ambrosius Gautier
Simi
Kyrian Of Thrace
Ambrose
Artemis
Discussion points
What challenges does Nick face and how does he handle them? Do you think his choices reflect his character's values?
If you had the powers that Nick discovers, how would you use them differently?
How do the relationships between characters change throughout the story, and what do these dynamics tell us about friendship and trust?
What role does fate versus free will play in Nick's journey? How do you feel about the decisions he makes on his own compared to the decisions influenced by others?
Nick often feels like an outsider. Can you relate to his feelings in your own life? How do you cope with similar feelings?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their opinions about Nick’s decisions and actions, and ask them how they might respond differently in similar situations.
Discuss the moral dilemmas presented in the story and explore together how these complex issues might be navigated in real life.
Focus on the transformation of characters over time, prompting your child to think about how people can change, and the factors that influence such changes.
Identify moments in the book where Nick faces decisions about his fate and discuss the importance of personal choice and consequences.
Connect the themes of the book to your child's experiences by asking them to share instances where they felt like an outsider and how they dealt with those emotions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of personal responsibility
Explanation: Nick Gautier, the protagonist, learns to take responsibility for his actions and decisions as he navigates challenges in a world filled with supernatural beings.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding the consequences of their decisions and taking ownership of their actions in school or at home.
Example Lesson: The value of friendship and trust
Explanation: Throughout the book, Nick builds relationships and learns who he can trust, emphasizing the importance of loyalty and support from friends.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the significance of forming positive relationships and trusting in their friends during collaborative activities or group projects.
Example Lesson: The power of resilience
Explanation: Nick faces various adversities but his resilience helps him overcome these obstacles, showcasing his growth and strength.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to persevere through their own challenges, whether it's solving a difficult problem at school or dealing with personal setbacks.
Example Lesson: Understanding the impact of choices
Explanation: The storyline highlights how Nick's choices not only affect his own life but also those around him, teaching the ripple effect of actions.
Real-World Application: Children can relate this to their lives by being more mindful of how their choices, no matter how small, can have an impact on others.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: As Nick makes mistakes, he learns important lessons from them which contribute to his character development.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to view mistakes as opportunities for learning and growth, rather than as failures.