Teen Titans: Robin
Teen Titans Series
What’s inside...
In this graphic novel, the reader follows the journey of a young Dick Grayson, better known as Robin, a skilled martial artist and detective in training. After a tragic circus accident takes the lives of his parents, Dick embarks on a path of self-discovery and justice under the mentorship of Batman. Alongside the Teen Titans, Robin investigates a series of mysterious disappearances, unraveling a plot that challenges his skills and tests his moral compass. The team, including Raven Roth, Garfield Logan, Maxine Navarro, and Damian Wayne, are on the run from Slade Wilson and H.I.V.E. after discovering horrible experiments conducted on them. As they seek answers and refuge, Dick Grayson is also desperate to find out what has happened to his brother, Damian, whose tracking device has gone silent. The team realizes there is only one person who can help them defeat H.I.V.E. once and for all.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
13-17
Length
208 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Damian Wayne
Rachel Roth
Max Navarro
Garfield Logan
Slade Wilson
Discussion points
What qualities do you think make Robin a good leader?
How do the Teen Titans handle challenges and conflicts in their team? Can you relate to any of their strategies?
Robin sometimes has to make tough decisions. What would you do if you were in his shoes in this story?
How do the actions of the Teen Titans teach us about friendship and teamwork?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their opinions and feelings about the story, relating it to their own experiences. Ask follow-up questions to delve deeper into their thoughts. Discuss the morals and lessons learned by the characters, and connect these to real-life scenarios that your child might encounter. Highlight the importance of teamwork, leadership, and decision-making as portrayed in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Leadership and Responsibility
Explanation: Robin, as the leader of the Teen Titans, consistently demonstrates the importance of taking charge and the responsibility that comes with guiding a team.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these principles by taking on small leadership roles, whether in group projects at school or in extracurricular activities, learning the balance of leading and listening.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: Throughout the book, the Teen Titans must work together to overcome obstacles, emphasizing that cooperation is key to success.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to value everyone's input and collaborate effectively with siblings, friends, and classmates to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Dealing with Failure
Explanation: Robin and his team often face setbacks and, importantly, show how to cope with and learn from these failures.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to understand that setbacks are a part of learning and growing, helping to build resilience.
Example Lesson: Importance of Friendship
Explanation: The relationships between the team members show the importance of support and trust in friendships.
Real-World Application: Children are taught the value of being reliable friends and caring for others’ feelings in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Moral Integrity
Explanation: Robin upholds strong ethical principles, even when faced with difficult decisions, teaching the importance of doing what is right.
Real-World Application: This can help children make morally sound decisions in their own lives, understanding the impact their choices have on themselves and others.