About This Book
In this humorous and heartwarming chapter book, Amanda Ellerby finds herself trapped in a time loop, reliving her 11th birthday over and over. The worst part of her repeating day is the unresolved fight with her best friend, Leo, with whom she's always shared her birthday. As Amanda tries to navigate the magical mystery of her repeating birthday, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, forgiveness, and self-discovery. This is the first book in the popular Willow Falls series, known for its engaging characters and magical realism, perfect for readers aged 8-11.
A hilarious, magical new novel from award-winning author Wendy Mass is the first in a series of birthday themed books! It's Amanda's 11th birthday and she is super excited. But from the start, everything goes wrong. The worst part of it all is that she and her best friend, Leo, with whom she's shared every birthday, have fallen out and this will be the first birthday they haven't shared together. When Amanda turns in for the night, glad to have her birthday behind her, she wakes up happy for a new day. Or is it? Her birthday seems to be repeating itself. What is going on?! And how can she fix it? Only time, friendship, and a little luck will tell. . .
Discussion Prompts
1
If you were stuck reliving one day, what would you do differently each time?
2
Amanda and Leo had a big falling out. What do you think is the best way to resolve a disagreement with a friend?
3
How does Amanda change throughout the book as she relives her birthday? What does she learn about herself?
4
What role do you think Angelina D'Angelo plays in the story? Do you think she's helping or hindering Amanda?
5
What does this story teach us about the importance of friendship and forgiveness?
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