Escape to Vindor by Emily Golus

She ran away to her imaginary world. Now she can’t get out.

Since childhood, Megan Bradshaw has dreamed of Vindor, her own secret world of mermaids, centaurs, samurai, and more. When real-world pressures make life unbearable, Megan wishes she could escape to Vindor for real.

Then she does. Megan finds herself trapped in Vindor, with flesh-and-blood versions of her imaginary characters. But her world has grown dangerous. The Shadow—a terrifying creature she didn’t invent—is tearing Vindor apart, and now it’s coming for her.

Megan embarks on a desperate journey, accompanied by a know-it-all centaur and a goblin she’s not sure she can trust. Will the Shadow destroy her before she can find a way to save her world?

Step through the portal into the world of Vindor! This 6-week course is designed for homeschoolers in grades 6 through 8. The study emphasizes critical thinking and personal reflection, encouraging students to form their own opinions guided by Scripture. Each week students will have the opportunity to:

• Use context clues to pick up new vocabulary
• Learn about literary and historical inspiration for the novel
• Evaluate character choices and motivations
• Reflect on plot twists and try to predict what happens next
• Wrestle with complex moral questions with Scripture as a guide
• (Optional) Build their own fantasy or science fiction worlds with detailed prompts