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Ember’s End: The Green Ember Book IV
S.D. Smith
Children Ages 8-12
The First Warren has been reclaimed by Picket and his forces, but Morbin still reigns, fighting to regain control over the slave city of Akolan. Heather has rediscovered the presumed-to-be-murdered Prince Smalls after her attempted murder by her uncle, and their survival will determine whether the crown rises or falls. Through it all, betrayal, deception, and hope will bring the Longtreader siblings to the end of all things and to the fate of all rabbitkind.
Question 1 - There were many times in the book when things seemed hopeless, yet the characters still chose to keep going and doing what was right. How might things have turned out differently if they had given in to hopelessness?
Discussion Guide - Discuss how The Mended Wood would not exist if any of the characters had given up hope. Then, discuss how important it is for us to continue being faithful to what God has called us to, even when things are difficult.
Question 2 - Even though her primary gift is healing, Emma leads her people well as Princess. What qualities make Emma a good leader?
Discussion Guide - Discuss how Emma is selfless, always putting the good of her people above her own. She is compassionate, always desiring to be with her suffering people, even when her council encourages her to hide herself. She is brave, never backing down from the battle.
Question 3 - Emma loved Picket, yet he chose to marry Weezie rather than her. How is Emma’s response to this disappointment different from Garten Longtreader’s response to Sween marrying his brother?
Discussion Guide - Discuss how Garten’s disappointment led him to betray his family and his people. He allowed his hurt and anger to blind him to what was true and good. Emma was similarly hurt, but she chose to be grateful for Picket and Weezie and focus on the good work she had been called to do as a healer.
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