SuitabookDaring Do and the Forbidden City of Clouds
G. M. Berrow
- Reading
- Read it as a mystery-led adventure, pausing when the hidden city, treasure or flying challenge is introduced. Afterwards, compare Daring Do’s curiosity with the risks she faces; the ending remains unclear.
- Themes
- Curiosity and brave exploration: Daring Do learns of a legendary hidden city and is determined to find it, despite dangers associated with entering it and flying blind. The premise clearly sets curiosity and risk against one another, but does not show whether the narrative praises, questions or criticises Daring Do’s choices.
- Legends, secrecy and unfamiliar communities: The hidden kingdom is said to contain a unique type of Pegasus and a mysterious treasure, while ancient magic keeps the city concealed. The premise creates mystery around a concealed community and its difference, but does not establish whether the inhabitants are portrayed positively, negatively or ambiguously.
- Worth knowing
- Pay attention to how the story presents risk-taking: Daring Do is determined to investigate despite dangers and possible disorientation. The treatment may invite discussion of courage, judgement and consequences, though the outcome is unclear.