About This Book
Tersias the Oracle is the second sequel in G. P. Taylor's fantasy series, following 'Wormwood'. The story plunges readers into a magical, yet perilous, version of London where a twelve-year-old blind oracle, Tersias, is held captive by the malevolent false prophet Solomon. An alliance forms between a teenage highwayman, Jonah, his partner Tara, and a magician named Malachi, who embark on a dangerous quest to free Tersias from Solomon's citadel. The book features strong themes of good versus evil, bravery, and teamwork, set against a backdrop of sorcery, mysterious powers, and intense peril, including flesh-eating locusts. It is best suited for the upper end of its age range, offering a fast-paced and suspenseful adventure.
Jonah, a young thief, and his friends and Tersias, a twelve-year-old boy who channels prophesies, become embroiled in the machinations of a magician, a politician, and a false prophet, as well as in the magic of a strange alabaster box.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What makes Solomon a 'false' prophet, and what does that tell us about truth and deception?
2
The characters form an 'unlikely alliance.' What qualities do Jonah, Tara, and Malachi bring to the team, and why is teamwork important in this story?
3
Tersias is blind but can 'see' prophecies. How does this make him powerful, and how does it also make him vulnerable?
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The book has elements of 'sorcery and violence.' How do these darker aspects contribute to the story's excitement and themes?
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What does this book teach us about standing up for what is right, even when facing powerful evil?
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