Moving On: The Story of Sam – Book 3
The story of Sam Series
What’s inside...
Just when Ephram Brown starts to feel comfortable in Everwood, everything changes with Colin Hart's miraculous recovery from a coma, thanks to Dr. Brown's surgical skills. As the town celebrates Colin's return, Ephram feels sidelined as Amy, who had shared a kiss with him, now focuses solely on her boyfriend Colin. Meanwhile, Colin wants to befriend Ephram, creating an awkward situation. Amy and her brother Bright desire the return of the pre-accident Colin, unaware that he may have changed forever. In a separate story, Sam from Spring Lane School is facing the challenges of growing up. He deals with his sister Katie's cyberbullying and embraces new neighbors from Syria through their shared love for football. As Sam and his friends prepare to transition to secondary school, they celebrate their growth and the journey ahead.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
86 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did Sam feel when moving to a new place and why do you think he felt that way?
What challenges did Sam face in his new environment and how did he overcome them?
Can you relate to Sam’s experience in any way? Have you ever been in a similar situation?
What did Sam learn about making new friends and adapting to change?
How would you have handled the situation differently if you were in Sam’s shoes?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by sharing a personal story about a time you faced a change or moved to a new place to make your child feel more comfortable discussing their feelings.
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about each part of Sam's journey, which can help them process their own experiences with change.
Ask your child to draw or write about a similar experience they've had to Sam’s story, using the book as a reference to foster deeper understanding and empathy.
Use expressions and emotions shown in the book to help your child identify and name their feelings, which can be a great tool for emotional development.
Highlight Sam's problem-solving and adaptability, discussing with your child the importance of these skills in new situations.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of change
Explanation: Sam demonstrates resilience as he adapts to a new school and makes new friends, showing kids that change can be positive.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by embracing changes in their own lives, such as moving to a new place or transitioning to a different school, with a positive outlook.
Example Lesson: Empathy towards others
Explanation: As Sam encounters diverse classmates with different backgrounds, he learns to understand and share their feelings, fostering empathy.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children in recognizing emotions in others and responding with kindness and understanding, essential skills for social interactions.
Example Lesson: Importance of friendship
Explanation: Through his journey, Sam learns that forming genuine connections can provide comfort and support during challenging times.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to nurture and value friendships, understanding that these relationships are supportive pillars in their lives.
Example Lesson: Courage to try new things
Explanation: Sam tries out for the school play despite his fears, teaching kids the importance of stepping out of their comfort zones.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to face their fears and try new activities, which can lead to discovering new passions and building self-confidence.