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John Peel - Author
A puzzle-led fantasy adventure, with riddles readers can try alongside the characters. The appeal is the unfolding quest and imaginative mix of worlds; the story is part of a continuing series.
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Talk about: What helps the children revise their first impressions of one another?
Talk about: How do the children respond when their new abilities and the dangers around them put them under pressure?
The three children bring contrasting backgrounds and magical abilities, while the reported lesson about apologising and avoiding snap judgements offers a possible opening for discussing how people treat one another.
Kidnapping, danger and a stated attempt to kill the children feature in the setup.
If the characters’ different backgrounds shape how they see one another, what helps them move from prejudice towards working together?
Pause at the riddles and invite your reader to work them out before turning the page. As this is the opening of a longer series, check whether they are content with a continuing quest rather than a fully self-contained story.
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Book of Names (Diadem Book 1) « Tristesse Lee
Limited information
Checked: 28 September 2026.
Relevant to: Prejudice and cooperation
Book of Names (Diadem: A Fantasy Mystery, No. 1) by John Peel | Open Library
Limited information
Checked: 27 September 2026.
Relevant to: Peril and power
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