42 pages 1 hour read

Ramona and Her Mother

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1979

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How does the New Year’s brunch set the tone for the rest of the story? How do the events during the brunch reveal key aspects of Ramona’s evolving personality?

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Discuss Ramona’s reactions to disappointment and hurt feelings. What lessons does she learn about coping and resilience through misadventures and misunderstandings?

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Trace the theme of empathy in the story. How do compassion and understanding affect the characters’ relationships?

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