What are some of the dangers Sophie faces by agreeing to the social media dares?

This is a discussion prompt for Crushed by Melanie Conklin. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

How might Sophie have handled the situation differently to get her best friend back?

This is a discussion prompt for Crushed by Melanie Conklin. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

Crushed

Name: Crushed
ISBN: 9780316509176

by Melanie Conklin

Twelve-year-old Sophie navigates toxic friendships and dangerous social media dares to win back her best friend in this gripping realistic novel.

About This Book

Twelve-year-old Sophie attempts to get her best friend back by infiltrating a group of bullies and agreeing to a serious of dangerous social media dares.

Concepts

Friendship & Loyalty Self-Confidence & Identity Fear & Bravery Bullying Peer Pressure Friendship & Social

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Wonderlit Review

This chapter book follows Sophie, a twelve-year-old determined to regain her best friend's loyalty. To do so, she infiltrates a group of bullies and agrees to increasingly risky social media dares. The book directly addresses themes of peer pressure, bullying, and the complexities of middle school friendships. It's a fast-paced read that can spark important conversations about online safety and standing up for oneself. Ideal for readers aged 9-12 navigating social challenges.