How adventure books develop thinking superpowers!

Who among us doesn’t love a good adventure? Mysterious maps, brave heroes, surprising plot twists… Adventure books are a real treat for the imagination, transporting us to entirely new worlds, teaching us new words, and showing us how to cope with difficult challenges, as well as introducing us to diverse cultures. What’s more, as we get drawn into a story, our emotions run high, which makes it easier to remember and retain new knowledge! 

But what if all these adventures could also develop a real “superpower” in you? Yes, we’re talking about metacognitive skills! Sounds complicated? Not at all! It’s simply thinking about your own thinking. This means understanding how your thoughts work, why you make certain decisions, and how you can learn from your experiences. It’s a bit like being a detective of your own mind! 

This fascinating idea became the inspiration for the CogniQuest project team. We’ve created 10 unique, original adventure books that go a step further! These aren’t just stories you’ll devour with bated breath. Each one contains special, reflective questions that encourage you to ponder the characters’ fates and the choices they make. 

These questions are the key to developing your “superpower”. Thanks to them, you will: 

• contribute to a better understanding of the text you’re reading; 
• be able to put yourself in the character’s shoes and think:  “What would I do in such a situation, at that moment? Are there always clear-cut solutions?” – this teaches critical thinking and empathy; 
• start to question your own attitudes and decisions in everyday life – because life, after all, is also one great adventure, full of choices! 

We’ve divided our books into two groups so everyone can find something for themselves. Five of them tell the stories of characters: Sara, Olivia, and Max, set in the contemporary world and addressing real-life problems. The other five are based a bit more on a fantasy world, drawing inspiration from Greek mythology. 

Get ready for engaging stories and amazing discoveries that await you in these books. These tales will certainly provoke you to explore your own mind and discover how you think. Immerse yourself in CogniQuest and become masters of thinking!