About This Book
This engaging chapter book follows Kansas Bloom, a fourth-grader whose life is turned upside down by a move to California and his parents' divorce. At his new school, Kansas joins the Media Club, hoping to find his place, but soon gets entangled in a competitive "dare war" with another student. The stakes are high as they both vie for the prestigious on-air video homeroom announcer job. The story gently explores themes of adjusting to change, finding belonging, and navigating friendships and rivalries, all wrapped in a humorous and fast-paced narrative. It's a great read for children experiencing new schools, family changes, or simply enjoying a fun, relatable school story.
When Kansas Bloom moves to California and joins the Media Club at school, he soon finds himself trying to outdo one of the other fourth-grade students in a "dare war" while vying for the job of on-air video homeroom announcer.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What was the hardest part about Kansas moving to a new school? How did he cope?
2
Have you ever been in a "dare war" or felt pressured to do something? How did you handle it?
3
What does it mean to be a good friend, even when you're competing with someone?
4
How do you think Kansas felt about his parents' divorce? How did it affect his actions?
5
What are some ways to make new friends when you're the new kid?
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