Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
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What’s inside...
The villain becomes the hero in the latest page-turning installment of this USA Today bestselling series!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
Sunny’s dad enters Super World as none other than King Viking himself! In order to get off a faraway island, King Viking has to become the HERO and help Captain Trevor fix his boat. But since Dad is not very good at playing the game, King Viking struggles to find all the supplies. Will King Viking be able to save the day and defeat the island monster? And where does Super Rabbit Boy show up in this zany adventure?
Thomas Flintham's full-color artwork on every page brings energy and fun to this action-packed, gaming-themed series!
Character compass
Super Rabbit Boy
King Viking
Discussion points
What do you think makes Super King Viking such an interesting character?
How do you feel about the challenges Super King Viking faces? What would you do in his situation?
What can we learn from Super King Viking's adventures about being brave and trying new things?
How do the friendships in the story impact the way the adventure unfolds?
If you could be a character in the book, who would you be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate personal experiences that remind them of events in the book to deepen connection with the story.
Ask your child what they liked or disliked about the story to understand their preferences and enhance critical thinking.
Discuss the moral decisions characters make to foster ethical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Highlight moments in the book where characters show empathy and teamwork, discussing how these values are important in real life.
Celebrate the child's responses, even if they're different from the plot, to encourage creativity and confidence in expressing their ideas.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The book features characters who encounter various challenges and work together to find creative solutions.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these problem-solving techniques when they face difficulties in school or during play, learning to think critically and collaboratively.
Example Lesson: Value of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters must unite their individual strengths to overcome obstacles, demonstrating the power of working together.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to appreciate and seek the strengths in others to achieve common goals in group tasks or team sports.
Example Lesson: Importance of perseverance
Explanation: The protagonist encounters setbacks but continues trying until they succeed, teaching children the importance of not giving up easily.
Real-World Application: Kids are motivated to keep persisting through their own challenges, be it learning a new skill or solving a complex puzzle, valuing effort and resilience.
Example Lesson: Respecting differences
Explanation: Characters in the story come from diverse backgrounds and have different abilities, illustrating that everyone can contribute uniquely.
Real-World Application: Children learn to respect and value diverse perspectives and abilities among their peers and in wider society.
Example Lesson: Joy of adventure
Explanation: The narrative’s adventurous spirit keeps children engaged and fosters a sense of curiosity and exploration.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to explore the world around them, engage in creative play, and be open to new experiences.