About This Book
Genius Games centers on 11-year-old Jack, who feels overshadowed by his younger sister, Annie, a certified child genius. Their already complex sibling relationship is further strained when Annie introduces a new 'friend' she claims is from the twenty-fifth century. Jack's primary concern is how this unusual development might jeopardize his long-awaited trip to visit his father in America, following his parents' divorce. The book gently explores themes of sibling rivalry, the challenges of divorce, self-identity, and the role of imagination in a child's life. It's a thoughtful read for children navigating family changes or feeling unique among their siblings.
Eleven-year-old Jack's difficulties in dealing with his younger sister Annie, a child genius, worsen when Annie claims to have a new friend from the twenty-fifth century and Jack worries that this development will keep him from going to visit his father in America.
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Discussion Prompts
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How does Jack feel about Annie being a genius? Have you ever felt overshadowed by a sibling or friend?
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What do you think about Annie's friend from the twenty-fifth century? Do you think the friend is real or imaginary?
3
Jack is worried about visiting his father. How do you think children feel when their parents live in different places?
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How do Jack and Annie show they care about each other, even when they're frustrated?
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What does this book teach us about understanding and accepting people who are different from us?
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