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Skeleton Man

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2001

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Essay Topics

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How does Skeleton Man either conform to or challenge the conventions of the horror genre? Include at least three examples from the text to support your discussion.

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Analyze at least three ways in which Molly changes by the end of the story. What important lessons does she learn, and how does her experience with the Skeleton Man change her outlook on the world?

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Giving specific examples from the text, how does Bruchac portray mental health professionals in this novel? What purpose does this representation serve?

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