97 pages 3 hours read

Alan Bradley

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Essay Topics

1.

Flavia is a precocious 11-year-old. How does she compare to other famous “girl detectives” like Nancy Drew or Harriet the Spy?

2.

Do you find Flavia to be a believable character? Why or why not?

3.

How do the author’s extensive descriptions of Buckshaw and Flavia’s family history enhance the story?