About This Book
"Ogres Awake!" is a delightful graphic novel for young readers aged 4-11, featuring a courageous knight, her loyal horse Edward, and a kingdom threatened by three enormous, sleeping ogres. Instead of traditional battle, the heroes discover that these seemingly fearsome creatures are simply hungry. The story cleverly uses humor and teamwork to show how understanding and kindness can turn potential enemies into friends, offering a refreshing take on conflict resolution. It's a fast-paced, visually engaging read that promotes empathy and creative problem-solving.
The knight and her horse, Edward, have made a startling discovery: there are three huge ogres asleep at her doorstep! When they wake up, the kingdom is in big trouble! The knight, Edward, and some garden gnomes fight back, not with swords and shields, but with potato peelers and spoons. It turns out that ogres are pretty friendly when they have full stomachs!
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Discussion Prompts
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How did the knight and Edward feel when they first saw the ogres? Have you ever felt scared of something that turned out to be not so scary?
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What was the knight's clever idea to deal with the ogres? Why do you think it worked better than fighting?
3
What does this story teach us about judging others based on how they look or what we expect them to be?
4
How did the knight, Edward, and the gnomes work together to solve the problem?
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