About This Book
This thrilling chapter book follows four orphaned teenagers who escape oppressive boarding schools and a tyrannical government responsible for their parents' deaths. Pursued by fearsome dog-men across a harsh, icy landscape, they embark on a dangerous quest for justice. The story explores themes of courage, resilience, and the fight against injustice, making it suitable for readers aged 8-11 who enjoy action-packed fantasy adventures with a strong moral core. Parents should be aware of themes of peril, violence, and the loss of parents.
Fleeing across icy mountains from a pack of terrifying dog-men sent to hunt them down, four teenagers escape from their prison-like boarding schools to take up the fight against the tyrannical government that murdered their parents fifteen years earlier.
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Discussion Prompts
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What does it mean to be brave in the face of a powerful enemy?
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How do the four teenagers rely on each other to survive and fight back?
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What are some examples of unfairness or tyranny in the story, and how do the characters respond?
4
If you were one of the teenagers, what would be the hardest part of their journey?
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