About This Book
In 'Alice in Lace,' eighth-grader Alice is tasked with planning a wedding for a health class assignment, which prompts her to consider the complexities of love and relationships within her own family. She observes her father's and older brother's romantic lives, gaining insights into the unpredictable nature of human connection and decision-making. This middle-grade novel gently explores themes of growing up, family dynamics in a single-parent household, and the realization that not everything in life can be meticulously prepared for. It's a thoughtful read for children aged 8-12, offering a relatable protagonist navigating the emotional landscape of adolescence and family life.
While planning a wedding as part of an assignment for her eighth-grade health class, Alice thinks about her father's and older brother's love lives and learns that you cannot prepare for all of life's decisions.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What does Alice learn about planning for the future, especially when it comes to big life decisions?
2
How does Alice's family structure, being a single-parent household, influence her understanding of relationships?
3
If you had to plan a wedding for a school project, what would be the most important things you'd include?
4
Alice thinks about her father's and brother's love lives. How do the adults in our lives influence how we think about relationships?
5
What are some decisions in life that you think are impossible to fully prepare for?
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