About This Book
Muse Squad: The Cassandra Curse introduces readers to a young Cuban American girl who discovers she is a descendant of the ancient Greek Muses. This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows her journey as she learns to wield her newfound powers. The story weaves together themes of identity, friendship, and courage as she teams up with a brilliant, bullied classmate to confront a looming threat to humanity. It's a compelling read for children exploring their own unique strengths and the importance of standing up for others.
"When a young Cuban American girl discovers that she's one of the nine muses of Greek mythology, she must use her newfound powers to help a brilliant classmate who is destined to save humanity"--
Concepts
Self-Confidence & IdentityFriendship & LoyaltyTeamwork & CollaborationResilience & PerseveranceEmpathy & KindnessJustice & FairnessCuriosity & WonderFear & BraveryLoneliness & BelongingLove & FamilyMaking FriendsBeing DifferentPeer PressureCultural IdentityFairy Tales & MythologyFantasy & MagicFriendship & SocialSchool LifeSuperheroes
Discussion Prompts
1
If you discovered you had a secret power, what would it be and how would you use it?
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How does the main character show bravery throughout the story?
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What does this book teach us about friendship and helping others?
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How do the characters deal with bullying, and what can we learn from them?
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What does it mean to be a 'muse' and how does the main character embody that?
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