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Slammed

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012

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In anticipation of her birthday, Eddie hopes, “I better not get any shitty-ass pink balloons” (166). Do you agree or disagree with Joel’s decision to present her with pink balloons anyway? Does this choice ignore Eddie’s autonomy or prioritize her healing?

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How does Kel and Caulder’s relationship speak to the importance of human connection in managing Grief and Loss?

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Do you find Kel and Caulder’s decision to dress as Julia’s cancerous lungs for Halloween inappropriate? Why or why not?

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