Alice in the Know

Name: Alice in the Know
ISBN: 9780689870934

by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Alice's summer before junior year takes an unexpected turn with a department store job, a friend's serious illness, and the pressures of growing up. She learns valuable lessons about life, friendship,

About This Book

In this twenty-first installment of the beloved Alice series, Alice is looking forward to an exciting summer before her junior year, but instead finds herself working at a local department store. There, she encounters shoplifters and grapples with more 'real life' problems than she anticipated, including a friend's serious illness and the social pressures of her peers growing up quickly. Through it all, Alice relies on her family and friends, ultimately gaining a deeper understanding of herself and the world around her. Phyllis Reynolds Naylor masterfully captures the thoughts and feelings of real girls, blending humor with poignant moments of self-discovery.

Summer before 11th Grade (Alice gets a part-time job at the mall.)

Concepts

Friendship & Loyalty Self-Confidence & Identity Resilience & Perseverance Love & Family Empathy & Kindness Curiosity & Wonder Freedom & Independence Justice & Fairness Joy & Gratitude Growing Up Child Illness Making Friends Peer Pressure Friendship & Social Family & Siblings School Life

Heads up, parents

illness

peer_pressure

Discussion Prompts

How does Alice's summer job change her perspective on 'real life' problems?

What challenges do Alice and her friends face, and how do they support each other?

How does Alice deal with the idea of her friends growing up faster than she is?

What does Alice learn about herself by the end of the summer?

Have you ever had a summer that didn't go as planned but taught you a lot?