What do you think it means to be a leader or a queen?

This is a discussion prompt for Solimar The Sword of the Monarchs by Pam Muñoz Ryan. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

If you found a magical object, what would you do with it?

This is a discussion prompt for Solimar The Sword of the Monarchs by Pam Muñoz Ryan. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

How do you think Solimar feels about her upcoming coronation and Quinceanera?

This is a discussion prompt for Solimar The Sword of the Monarchs by Pam Muñoz Ryan. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

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Solimar The Sword of the Monarchs

Name: Solimar The Sword of the Monarchs
ISBN: 9781536477825

by Pam Muñoz Ryan

Solimar must protect her kingdom and the monarch butterflies after receiving a magical gift on the eve of her Quinceañera in this enchanting adventure.

About This Book

On the brink of her Quinceanera, and her official coronation, Solimar visits the oyamel forest to sit among the monarch butterflies. There, the sun pierces through a sword-shaped crevice in a boulder, which shines on her and sends the butterflies hum

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Self-Confidence & Identity Curiosity & Wonder Resilience & Perseverance Freedom & Independence Justice & Fairness Growing Up Princesses Fantasy & Magic

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Wonderlit Review

Solimar The Sword of the Monarchs introduces readers to Princess Solimar on the cusp of her Quinceanera and coronation. The narrative hints at a magical awakening when Solimar encounters a mysterious light and monarch butterflies in the oyamel forest, suggesting a deeper connection to her royal destiny. The book appears to handle themes of growing up and taking on responsibility through a fantastical lens, likely with a focus on courage and self-discovery. This story is for middle-grade readers aged 8-12 who enjoy fantasy and adventure with a touch of magic and royalty. Parents might reach for this book when their child is exploring themes of identity or preparing for new responsibilities, or simply seeking an engaging, empowering fantasy read. The emotional arc seems to be one of discovery and empowerment.