50 pages 1 hour read

A. F. Steadman

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2022

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Essay Topics

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Analyze the author’s depiction of the Fourpoint Prison and the reasons why spirit-wielding prisoners are kept there. How does the society in Steadman’s book define “crime,” and how does this definition reflect on the larger society’s morals, values, and flaws?

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Which element would be your affinity element? Why do you believe that? Use information from the book and outside sources about the elemental meanings to explain your choice.

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The Weaver arguably has good intentions but uses poor methods to execute her plan. If she really wants to create a world in which anyone can bond with a unicorn, how might she have chosen to achieve this goal in a constructive way? Identify three actions that she could perform and explain why each one would serve her goals better than the choices she actually makes.