The Forbidden Power

Name: The Forbidden Power
ISBN: 9781407177274

by Max Brallier

Fletcher Bowman, a countryside orphan, arrives at the prestigious NEXO KNIGHTS' Academy feeling out of place. With his new friend Izzy, he accidentally awakens a powerful threat that could destroy the

About This Book

This is the exciting first book in an original series by Max Brallier, author of 'The Last Kids on Earth,' set in the LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS universe. It follows Fletcher Bowman, an orphan starting at a knight academy, who feels like an outsider. He quickly befriends Izzy Richmond, and together they accidentally unleash an ancient evil that threatens their world. The story is packed with action and adventure, focusing on themes of friendship, bravery, and teamwork as the duo works to save their kingdom. Ideal for children aged 4-11, it's a great choice for reluctant readers due to its fast pace and popular author.

An all-new, original series from the mind of Galactic Hot Dogs and The Last Kids on Earth author Max Brallier! Life is tough for Fletcher Bowman. He's an orphan from the countryside who's just arrived at the prestigious NEXO KNIGHTS' Academy, where he doesn't know anyone or anything about being a knight. Lucky for Fletcher he quickly makes one friend - the excitable Izzy Richmond. But when Fletcher and Izzy venture off-campus, they awaken a long-sleeping threat to Knighton that threatens to destroy the kingdom. They'll have to work together to defeat the threat - and avoid their headteacher's wrath - in the start of an action-packed, epic series that will delight both seasoned fans and readers new to the world of LEGO� NEXO KNIGHTS.

Concepts

Friendship & Loyalty Teamwork & Collaboration Fear & Bravery Good vs. Evil Self-Confidence & Identity Resilience & Perseverance Loneliness & Belonging Curiosity & Wonder Making Friends Starting School Being Different Friendship & Social School Life Monsters Adventure

Discussion Prompts

How does Fletcher feel when he first arrives at the NEXO KNIGHTS' Academy? Have you ever felt like an outsider in a new place?

What makes Fletcher and Izzy good friends? How do they help each other when facing challenges?

If you were a knight, what kind of special power or skill would you want to have?

The book talks about a 'long-sleeping threat.' What do you think it means to awaken something that has been hidden for a long time?

Fletcher and Izzy have to work together to defeat the threat. Can you think of a time when working with someone else helped you achieve something difficult?

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