About This Book
"Winning" by Carole S. Adler is a chapter book that explores themes of sportsmanship, honesty, and friendship through the eyes of Vicky, a young tennis player. When Vicky's new doubles partner, Brenda, proves to be ruthlessly competitive and willing to cheat, Vicky faces a significant moral dilemma. The book delves into Vicky's internal struggle as she grapples with the pressure to win versus her sense of fairness and integrity. It's an excellent story for children aged 8-11, offering a relatable scenario about navigating difficult friendships and standing up for one's values, even when it's challenging. Parents can use this book to discuss the importance of honesty, the true meaning of winning, and how to handle unfair situations.
Vicky is thrilled to be on the eighth-grade tennis team, until she realizes that her new playing partner Brenda is ruthless about winning and will even cheat to do so.
Concepts
Justice & FairnessHonesty & IntegrityResilience & PerseveranceFriendship & LoyaltySelf-Confidence & IdentityAnger & FrustrationFear & BraveryEmpathy & KindnessGood vs. EvilTeamwork & CollaborationJoy & GratitudeLove & FamilyPeer PressureMaking FriendsGrowing UpSibling RivalrySportsSchool LifeFriendship & Social
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Discussion Prompts
1
How did Vicky feel when she first realized Brenda was cheating? Have you ever felt that way when someone wasn't playing fair?
2
What are some different ways Vicky could have handled the situation with Brenda?
3
Why do you think Brenda cheated? What do you think 'winning' truly means?
4
Have you ever had to make a difficult choice between doing what's easy and doing what's right? What happened?
5
What qualities make a good teammate or friend?
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