Song of the Asunam is a stunning book. Just like when we read Chris Riddell’s Ottoline series, we’re going to spend a lot of time looking at the pictures of this gorgeous graphic novel as we read it together at my book club! Here’s what else we’ll do as we read.
Fantastical Creatures
Can you create a fantastical creature? And no, I don’t mean a unicorn with wings or a three-headed dog. Can you come up with something unlike anything you’ve ever read about or seen? At my book club, we’ll describe and draw creatures that would belong to the world of the Asunam!
Monster
I love playing monster games because they give so much scope to the imagination! Together, we’ll create a monster and like Vetri in the story, we’ll figure out whether the monster is truly wicked or just sad and misunderstood.
Heroes and Villains
What characteristics must a hero have? How does a hero look? At my book club, we’ll do a brief exercise on creating a character with either a unique skill or a superpower. What problem would they face, and how would they overcome the problem?
Join a programme!
Too many children (and parents!) feel that reading a graphic novel isn’t “real” reading, but I disagree! Every page of Song of the Asunam is a treat, and I can’t wait to read it with my book club. Join us!
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