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Fighting Words

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020

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How does Della and Suki’s relationship change throughout the text? How does this relate to theme of finding strength?

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How does the significance of the purple high-top sneakers change over the course of the story?

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What role does Francine play in the text? How does the reader’s understanding of Francine’s intentions change the longer Della and Suki live at her house?

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