About This Book
In the second book of the Alice-Miranda series, Alice-Miranda Highton-Smith-Kennington-Jones invites her boarding school classmate, Jacinta Headlington-Bear, home for a mini-vacation. What starts as a relaxing break quickly turns into an exciting adventure as the girls encounter a mischievous boy, a visiting movie star, and a suspicious stranger. This engaging middle-grade novel blends elements of friendship, family life, and a light mystery, perfect for readers aged 10-14 who enjoy spirited heroines and unexpected twists. It's a story about navigating new friendships, solving puzzles, and finding excitement in the everyday.
Girls who are fans of Judy Moody, Matilda and Clementine will love Alice-Miranda, the precocious and endearing heroine whose adventures continue in book #2 of the Alice-Miranda series. Alice-Miranda Highton-Smith-Kennington-Jones has survived her first semester at boarding school. Now she's headed home for break—and she's invited Jacinta Headlington-Bear, the school's second-best tantrum thrower, to join her. The two girls are looking forward to a fun mini-vacation. Nothing too eventful! But a cranky boy is causing mischief, a movie star has come to visit, and a stranger is snooping around. Add a naughty pony, a hint of romance, and a dastardly scheme, and Jacinta and Alice-Miranda might have a more exciting time than they ever expected. . . .
Discussion Prompts
1
How does Alice-Miranda show kindness to Jacinta, especially since Jacinta used to be a 'tantrum thrower'?
2
What qualities make Alice-Miranda a good detective?
3
Have you ever had a vacation that turned out to be much more exciting than you expected? What happened?
4
How do Alice-Miranda and Jacinta work together to solve the mystery? What does this teach us about teamwork?
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