Nim at Sea
#2 in Nim Series
What’s inside...
This time Nim’s the fish-out-of-water as she stows away on a cruise ship to save her kidnapped sea lion friend. Accompanied by her likeable iguana, Fred, the island girl lands with a splash in Manhattan, on the run from a very Bad Guy, and on her way to reunite with her friend, cowardly adventure novelist Alex Rover. Kids who are interested in animals and animal welfare will enjoy this warmhearted story’s combo of suspenseful high-seas happenings, New York City excitement, and family drama.
Discussion points
What do you think Nim felt when she embarked on her sea adventure?
How did Nim's relationship with her animal friends help her during her journey?
What does Nim's courage teach us about facing our own challenges?
Why do you think teamwork was important in Nim's story?
What was your favorite part of the book, and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the scenes and characters alive for your child, enhancing their understanding and enjoyment of the story.
Encourage your child to relate Nim’s adventures to their own experiences, making the discussion more personal and engaging.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child’s responses to encourage deeper thinking and extend the conversation.
Praise your child's insights and responses to instill confidence and foster an open, communicative environment.
Discuss the illustrations and ask how they enhance the story or contribute to their understanding of the plot and characters.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience and Adaptability
Explanation: In 'Nim at Sea', Nim faces unexpected challenges during her sea adventure, demonstrating resilience by tackling problems and adapting to new situations.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to face changes and difficulties in their lives with courage, and understand that adaptability is key to overcoming obstacles.
Example Lesson: Friendship and Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the book, Nim collaborates with her friends to navigate the challenges they face on the sea. This highlights the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the value of working together and supports the idea that collective efforts can lead to greater success.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Problem-Solving
Explanation: Nim uses her creativity to come up with innovative solutions to the problems she encounters. Her imaginative approaches play a critical role in the story.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to use their imagination to solve problems, showing them that creativity is not just for art, but useful in everyday challenges.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and Care
Explanation: Taking care of her environment and her pet sea lion, Selkie, Nim displays a strong sense of responsibility throughout her journey.
Real-World Application: This can instill a sense of duty in children towards taking care of their surroundings and pets, teaching them the values of stewardship and empathy.