About This Book
"Street Magic" is the second book in Tamora Pierce's "The Circle Opens" quartet, following the adventures of 14-year-old plant mage Briar Moss. While traveling with his teacher, Dedicate Rosethorn, Briar encounters 10-year-old Evvy, a street girl with immense, untrained stone magic. Briar feels responsible for her magical education, drawing him into the dangerous world of Chammur's street gangs and the manipulative Lady Zenadia, who secretly orchestrates violence and assassinations. The book explores themes of mentorship, responsibility, overcoming a difficult past, and the fight for justice in a corrupt city. Parents should be aware of themes involving street violence, kidnapping, implied assassinations, and a character's suicide, handled with sensitivity appropriate for the age range.
Former "street rat" Briar Moss must face his past when he discovers a young mage in need of a mentor.
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Discussion Prompts
1
Briar was once a street rat. How does his past help him understand Evvy and her struggles?
2
What does it mean to be a good mentor? How does Briar learn to be one for Evvy, and what challenges does he face?
3
Lady Zenadia seems kind at first, but she's very dangerous. How can you tell if someone isn't who they seem to be in real life?
4
Evvy has powerful magic but doesn't want to learn from Stoneslicer. Why is it important to find the right teacher or mentor who truly understands you?
5
The book shows different kinds of power: magic, wealth, and influence. How are these powers used for good and for bad in Chammur?
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