Zoe the Beach Dragon (Dragon Girls #11)
#11 of 17 in Dragon Girls Series
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What’s inside...
Zoe the Beach Dragon is the eleventh book in the Dragon Girls series by Maddy Mara. In this adventurous tale, Zoe, a young dragon, embarks on a journey by the beach where she discovers a magical world beneath the waves and unlocks her unique powers. With her newfound friends, she overcomes obstacles, solves mysteries, and learns about the importance of friendship and courage. A super collectible series that celebrates the inner fire of everyday girls! Three new girls share an incredible secret-- they can transform into powerful Sea Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest! They must work together to banish the evil Fire Queen, once and for all.
Character compass
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Discussion points
What do you think made Zoe feel brave at the beach?
How did Zoe’s friends help her when she was scared?
What would you do if you were in Zoe's place at the beach?
How do you think the beach adventure changed Zoe?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the story, relating to Zoe's emotions and experiences.
Discuss the importance of friendship and teamwork as demonstrated by Zoe and her friends in the book.
Use examples from the book to talk about bravery and overcoming fears, asking your child about times they felt brave.
Emphasize the fun and excitement of trying new things, just like Zoe’s beach adventure.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In 'Zoe the Beach Dragon', Zoe and her friends work together to solve problems and overcome obstacles during their beach adventure. This demonstrates the power of teamwork and how cooperation can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or in sports, learning to cooperate and value each team member’s contributions.
Example Lesson: Courage and Facing Fears
Explanation: Zoe faces her fears of water to help her friends. This part of the story serves as a great example of courage and the importance of facing one's fears.
Real-World Application: This lesson can encourage children to face their own fears, whether it’s trying out for a new sport, speaking in front of the class, or sleeping alone in the dark.
Example Lesson: Importance of Care for the Environment
Explanation: The book highlights the importance of keeping the beach clean and respecting marine life. Zoe and her friends take initiatives to clean up the litter to protect their environment.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to participate in local clean-up days and be taught the importance of not littering, helping them develop a sense of environmental responsibility.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Zoe shows resilience when plans don’t go as expected but she continues to try her best. This encourages kids to understand that setbacks are a part of life and can be overcome through persistence.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to keep trying in their endeavors, such as learning a new skill or improving in a subject at school, even when it gets challenging.