The Extreme Team: Wild Ride
The Extreme Team Series
What’s inside...
Knowing that the mountain trails are unsafe for bicycles due to fallen trees and other obstacles, Jonas helps organize a clean-up crew in early spring, but when he hears someone else biking on the trail he cannot resist a ride of his own.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the characters felt when they faced challenges in the story?
What would you have done differently if you were in the main character's shoes during the wild ride?
What did you learn about teamwork from 'The Extreme Team'?
Can you think of a time when you had to work with others to solve a problem like the characters did?
What does courage mean to you after reading about the adventures in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing your own thoughts or a personal story related to the theme of the book. Show genuine interest in their responses to encourage deeper thinking. Use follow-up questions to extend the discussion and connect the book's messages to your child's own experiences. Highlight the importance of values like teamwork and courage demonstrated in the story to reinforce positive character development.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: In 'The Extreme Team: Wild Ride', the characters work together to overcome challenges and achieve their goals, demonstrating the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by collaborating with peers in school projects or sports, learning to value each member's contribution.
Example Lesson: Overcoming fears
Explanation: The story illustrates characters facing and overcoming their fears, showing young readers that it’s normal to be scared and it's courageous to confront what frightens them.
Real-World Application: Kids can use this lesson to tackle their own fears, like trying out for a new team or speaking in front of the class.
Example Lesson: Persistence and resilience
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters encounter setbacks but continue to persevere, teaching kids the value of not giving up despite difficulties.
Real-World Application: Children learn to keep trying even when tasks seem tough, whether it's solving a difficult math problem or learning to ride a bike.
Example Lesson: Respect for diversity
Explanation: The team in the book is made up of diverse characters, promoting inclusivity and respect for different cultures and backgrounds.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to embrace and celebrate diversity in their classrooms and communities, fostering a more inclusive environment.
Example Lesson: Importance of sportsmanship
Explanation: The characters show good sportsmanship, whether they win or lose, highlighting the importance of playing fair and respecting opponents.
Real-World Application: Children can mirror these behaviors in real-life competitive situations, learning to win gracefully and lose with dignity.