Searching for Super
#2 of 2 in Almost Super Series
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What’s inside...
Savvy meets The Incredibles in this engaging, laugh-out-loud sequel to the critically acclaimed Almost Super. Filled with heart and humor, Searching for Super is a family adventure of heroic proportions. The superheroes of Split Rock are hunkering down, which is really just a fancy way of saying they’re hiding. Ever since those supervillainous Joneses took away their real powers, the Baileys and the Johnsons have been living in fear. But Rafter has had a taste of what saving the day feels like, and now he’s desperate to do something important. So when he gets an opportunity to fight with a real superpower—as long as he promises not to tell his parents—he is going to take it, no questions asked. With the help of his brother Benny, his cousin Thimon, and his best friend, Juanita, Rafter Bailey is searching for super.
Discussion points
What kind of superpowers would you want to have and why?
If you were a character in 'Searching for Super', how would you help your friends solve problems?
What does being a hero mean to you? Do you think you need superpowers to be one?
How did the characters in the book change from the beginning to the end?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone and felt like a superhero?
Tip: Role play these questions
Set a comfortable and distraction-free environment for the discussion, perhaps after reading the book together.
Use open-ended questions to encourage your child to think critically and express their feelings about the story.
Show genuine interest in their responses, and share your own thoughts to deepen the conversation.
Relate the themes of the book to real-life situations your child might encounter to make the discussion more relevant.
Praise your child’s efforts in the discussion to boost their confidence and engagement.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: In 'Searching for Super,' the characters must work together to solve problems they face, demonstrating how collaboration leads to success.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of working with others to achieve common goals, which is essential in school projects and family activities.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The protagonist learns to take responsibility for their actions, which is a key step in their journey.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of being accountable for their actions, whether it's doing their homework or fulfilling duties at home.
Example Lesson: Coping with failure
Explanation: Characters in the book face setbacks and learn to cope with them, showing that failure is a part of growth.
Real-World Application: Children understand that setbacks are normal and can be learning experiences that contribute to personal development.