About This Book
"Skin Hunger" presents a compelling fantasy adventure told through alternating chapters. One storyline follows Sadima, a young woman who leaves her rural home to become an assistant to a powerful, heartless man determined to revive ancient magic. The other narrative focuses on a group of boys fighting for survival within the brutal academy he has established. This 357-page chapter book explores themes of perseverance, good versus evil, and the dangers of unchecked ambition. It is best suited for independent readers aged 9-12, or as a read-aloud for mature 7-8 year olds, due to its intense themes of peril and survival.
In alternate chapters, Sadima travels from her farm home to the city and becomes assistant to a heartless man who is trying to restore knowledge of magic to the world, and a group of boys fights to survive in the academy that has resulted from his efforts.
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Discussion Prompts
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What does it mean to be brave in a difficult situation, like the boys in the academy?
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Do you think the 'heartless man' truly wants to restore magic for good reasons? Why or why not?
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How do Sadima's experiences change her as she moves from her farm to the city and works for the powerful man?
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What role does hope play for the characters trying to survive?
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