About This Book
In 'By Lizzie,' readers meet Lizzie, a bright and spirited girl who often feels overlooked as the middle child. She grapples with the everyday 'traumas' of family dynamics, school, and friendships, but finds a powerful outlet in writing. Through her imaginative stories, Lizzie processes her emotions, builds self-confidence, and ultimately learns to understand her place in the world. This chapter book is ideal for children aged 6-10, offering a relatable narrative about finding one's voice and the therapeutic power of creativity.
A smart, spunky girl writes stories to deal with the traumas of being a middle child.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How does Lizzie use writing to help her feelings? What are some ways you like to express yourself when you're feeling big emotions?
2
What does it mean to be a 'middle child'? Do you think Lizzie's feelings are fair? Why or why not?
3
Lizzie is described as 'spunky.' What does that word mean, and how does Lizzie show she is spunky?
4
Have you ever felt overlooked or misunderstood? What did you do to feel seen or heard?
5
What kind of stories do you think Lizzie writes? If you were Lizzie, what kind of story would you write to deal with a problem?
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