Description:

A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga is a novel about Resilience, a Mars rover created to explore the Red Planet and help scientists learn more about this mysterious world. As Res develops through testing, training, and his journey to Mars, he begins to develop curiosity, friendship, and a deeper understanding of what it means to be brave. Told with heart and imagination, the story explores themes of exploration, perseverance, connection, and the powerful bonds that can form between humans and the machines they create.

Discussion Questions:

• Why does Sophia feel a mix of excitement and frustration regarding Rover?
• What is the importance of the name given to Rover?
• What significance do music and shared experiences have in building connections between individuals, as demonstrated in the last night before launch?
• What drives Resilience’s journey across Mars despite the challenges it faces?

(Questions from BooKey Discussion Guide)