The Prison Healer
#1 of 3 in The Prison Healer Series
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What’s inside...
Kiva Meridan has spent a decade surviving as the prison healer in the notorious death prison, Zalindov. When the Rebel Queen is captured, she is tasked with keeping her alive long enough to undergo the Trial by Ordeal - a series of elemental challenges against nature and magic. Kiva volunteers to take the queen's place, thinking her secret correspondence with her family's ally has secured her escape. As she faces each ordeal, secrets unfold, and she must find the strength to keep herself and her friends alive until the trials are over. 'Lynette Noni is a masterful storyteller. A must-read for any fantasy lover!' — SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Character compass
Kiva Meridan
Tipp
Jaren
Tilda Corentine
Naari
Cresta
Discussion points
What do you think motivated Kiva to keep going despite her challenges in the prison?
How do you think friendship is portrayed in the story? What can we learn from Kiva's relationships?
If you were in Kiva's position, how would you handle the trials? What choices would you make differently?
What does the book teach us about hope and resilience?
How does the setting influence the mood and decisions of characters in 'The Prison Healer'?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to put themselves in the protagonist's shoes, fostering empathy and deeper understanding of the character's motivations and feelings.
Discuss the various themes of the book like friendship, courage, and survival, and relate them to real-life situations your child might encounter.
Positively reinforce your child's insights or opinions about the story to build their confidence in expressing thoughts and feelings.
Use parallels from the book to discuss difficult topics such as overcoming adversity, which can provide a natural and less intimidating way to broach these subjects.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of adversity
Explanation: The protagonist demonstrates resilience by navigating through numerous challenges and hardships in prison, maintaining hope and determination throughout.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to persevere through their own struggles, whether it's difficult homework, problems with friends, or other personal challenges, understanding that steadfastness can lead to overcoming obstacles.
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship and trust
Explanation: Throughout the story, the protagonist relies on the friendships formed with fellow inmates, showing how trust and camaraderie can provide support in tough times.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to build and maintain friendships, understanding that having trustful relationships can be a source of strength and happiness in their lives.
Example Lesson: The power of clever thinking and strategy
Explanation: The main character often uses wit and strategy to navigate complex situations, highlighting the benefits of thoughtful problem-solving.
Real-World Application: This underlines the importance of using intelligence and creativity to solve problems, promoting critical thinking skills among children in both academic and social scenarios.
Example Lesson: Standing up for what is right
Explanation: The protagonist often takes bold actions to fight against injustice within the prison system, showing moral courage.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to uphold fairness and justice in their day-to-day activities, encouraging them to speak up against wrongdoing and advocate for themselves and others.
Example Lesson: The value of hope and vision for the future
Explanation: Despite the grim environment, the protagonist holds onto a vision for a better life, which is a driving force throughout the novel.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to always keep hope alive and envision a positive future, aiding them in maintaining optimism and motivation during challenging times.