About This Book
In this delightful middle-grade novel, Anastasia Krupnik, a highly organized thirteen-year-old, believes she can effortlessly manage her family's household while her mother is away on a business trip. Armed with a meticulously planned schedule, Anastasia quickly discovers that real life, with its chicken pox, unexpected guests, and the complications of a first romantic dinner, rarely sticks to a script. Lois Lowry masterfully blends humor with relatable challenges, exploring themes of responsibility, growing up, and the often-messy reality of family life. This book is part of a beloved series, offering a comforting and entertaining read for children navigating their own steps towards independence.
Her family's new organized schedule for easy housekeeping makes thirteen-year-old Anastasia confident that she can run the household while her mother is out of town, until she hits unexpected complications.
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Discussion Prompts
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What did Anastasia learn about being responsible for a household?
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How did Anastasia's expectations differ from the reality of her situation?
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Have you ever tried to make a schedule for something? Was it easy or hard to stick to?
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How does Anastasia handle unexpected problems, like Sam getting sick or Annie coming to dinner?
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What do you think makes a good family team when it comes to chores and responsibilities?
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How do you think Anastasia felt when her mother came home early?
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