96 pages 3 hours read

Stacy McAnulty

The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018

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Essay Topics

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Why is Lucy so hesitant about attending middle school? Provide at least three reasons, and support your answer with evidence from the text. Consider Lucy’s history, experiences, and isolation as you formulate your answer.

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Why does Lucy hide her math genius from the people at school? How does her obsessive-compulsive disorder influence her decision to keep that secret?

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How is Windy a good choice as a friend for Lucy? How does Windy’s friendship help Lucy cope with middle school?