Blast from the Past

Name: Blast from the Past
ISBN: 9780545040518

by Meg Cabot

Allie, a fourth-grader, sets new rules for herself, but they're tested on a class trip to a historic one-room schoolhouse where she must work with her former best friend, Mary Kay. Can they navigate t

About This Book

In Meg Cabot's "Blast from the Past," fourth-grader Allie finds her carefully constructed new rules challenged when a class trip to a historic one-room schoolhouse forces her to partner with her ex-best friend, Mary Kay. This chapter book explores the complexities of childhood friendships, conflict resolution, and the awkwardness of navigating social dynamics. It's a relatable story for children aged 8-11, offering insights into forgiveness and compromise, while also providing a glimpse into historical school settings.

Fourth-grader Allie establishes a new set of rules after she is forced to pair up with ex-best friend Mary Kay on a class trip to a historic one-room schoolhouse.

Concepts

Friendship & Loyalty Teamwork & Collaboration Anger & Frustration Resilience & Perseverance Self-Confidence & Identity Empathy & Kindness Justice & Fairness Freedom & Independence Making Friends Sibling Rivalry Peer Pressure School Life Friendship & Social History

Heads up, parents

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Discussion Prompts

How do you think Allie felt when she found out she had to work with Mary Kay?

Have you ever had a friendship change? How did it feel?

What are some ways Allie and Mary Kay could try to be fair to each other?

What was interesting about the one-room schoolhouse? How is it different from your school?

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