About This Book
Julie Johnston's "Adam and Eve and Pinch-me" tells the poignant story of Sara Moone, a fifteen-year-old who has spent her entire life in the foster care system. Having been abandoned at birth, Sara has developed a protective shell, refusing to get too close to any of her temporary families. However, her newest foster placement presents a unique challenge, as the warmth and genuine care of this family begin to chip away at her carefully constructed aloofness. This chapter book explores themes of identity, belonging, trust, and the complex emotions associated with foster care and finding one's place in the world. It is suitable for late elementary to middle school readers, offering a sensitive and realistic portrayal of a young person's journey toward connection.
Fifteen-year-old Sara Moone, abandonded at birth and shunted from one foster home to another, finds that she cannot remain aloof from her latest family.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How does Sara's past abandonment influence her behavior and feelings towards her new foster family?
2
What does 'belonging' mean to Sara at the beginning of the book, and how does that definition change by the end?
3
Discuss the different ways members of Sara's new foster family try to connect with her. Which approaches do you think were most effective?
4
Have you ever felt like an outsider? How did you cope with those feelings, and what helped you feel more accepted?
5
What lessons can we learn from Sara's journey about trust, vulnerability, and the meaning of family?
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