Wave of the Sea Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #19) (19)
#19 of 30 in Dragon Masters Series
What’s inside...
Drake, Bo, and Opeli embark on a quest to seek the help of a powerful Sea Dragon to undo a dangerous spell cast by the evil wizard Astrid. As part of the Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, this New York Times bestselling series is designed for newly independent readers with easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page to boost reading confidence and stamina. In this adventure, the Dragon Masters travel to the island of Kapua to find the Sea Dragon, but face challenges as Astrid battles them to retrieve something they have stolen from her. The series is brought to life with exciting black-and-white illustrations by Matt Loveridge.
Discussion points
What do you think the Sea Dragon feels being in the ocean? Can you relate to any of its emotions?
What qualities do you admire in the Dragon Masters? How can you apply these qualities in your daily life?
How does the teamwork shown in the story help the characters overcome challenges?
If you had a dragon, what type would it be and what special abilities would it have?
What lessons did you learn from this adventure with the Sea Dragon?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to put themselves in the shoes of the characters, imagining how they would feel and react in similar situations.
Discuss the concept of bravery and teamwork portrayed in the book and relate it to real-life scenarios your child may encounter.
Use descriptive scenes from the book as starting points for creative drawing or storytelling sessions to deepen the connection with the narrative.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next or how they would have ended the story differently, fostering critical thinking.
Celebrate your child's responses and insights to boost their confidence in expressing their thoughts and opinions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: In 'Wave of the Sea Dragon', the characters work together to overcome challenges and defeat the sea dragon. This cooperation is pivotal to their success.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of collaborating with others to achieve common goals, useful in classroom projects or team sports.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: The protagonist shows bravery when facing the sea dragon, inspiring readers with his determination.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to face their fears whether it be trying out for a school play, or standing up against bullying.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters must solve puzzles and find creative solutions to stop the sea dragon.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to think critically and innovatively when faced with their own real-life obstacles, such as resolving conflicts with peers.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters take responsibility for their actions and their roles in the mission, demonstrating accountability.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of being reliable and taking ownership of their duties, from completing homework to performing household chores.