About This Book
Jules Verne's classic adventure, 'Michael Strogoff: A Courier of the Czar,' plunges readers into a high-stakes journey across 19th-century Russia. Michael Strogoff, a loyal courier, must travel from Moscow to Irkutsk to warn the Czar's brother of a traitorous plot during a Tatar rebellion. This 'Mission Impossible' tale is filled with intrigue, espionage, and constant peril, as Strogoff navigates treacherous landscapes and encounters fierce enemies. The book explores themes of bravery, loyalty, perseverance, and justice, offering a gripping narrative that will keep older elementary readers on the edge of their seats. Parents should be aware of intense scenes of violence and peril, including an attempted blinding, which are handled with the dramatic flair typical of classic adventure stories.
While in the service of Alexander II, Michael Strogoff faces almost insurmountable obstacles as he carries a message from Moscow to Irkutsk during the time of a Tatar rebellion.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What does it mean to be loyal? How does Michael Strogoff show his loyalty?
2
Michael faces many obstacles. What are some of the hardest challenges he overcomes, and what can we learn from his perseverance?
3
The book describes a historical time and place. What did you learn about Russia and the Tatar people from this story?
4
How do characters like Nadia, Harry Blount, and Alcide Jolivet help or hinder Michael's mission? What role do they play?
5
The story has moments of great danger and cruelty. How do these scenes make you feel, and what do they tell us about the stakes of Michael's mission?
6
What choices does Michael make that show his bravery and integrity, even when he has to pretend to be someone else?
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