About This Book
Beverly Cleary's 'Emily's Runaway Imagination' introduces readers to Emily, a lively and creative girl living in the fictional town of Pitchfork, Oregon, during the 1920s. Emily's vivid imagination is both her greatest asset and the source of her many amusing predicaments, such as feeding rotten apples to pigs or attempting to bleach a horse white. Over the course of a year, Emily navigates these misadventures, learns about her community, and ultimately pursues her dream of establishing a local library. The book also notably features a Chinese immigrant character, Fong Quok, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century American rural life and cultural interactions. It's a charming story about growing up, the power of imagination, and the importance of community.
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Discussion Prompts
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What are some of Emily's most imaginative ideas? Have you ever had an idea that seemed great but led to unexpected results?
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How does Emily learn from her mistakes, like when she corrects her neighbor's language? What does this teach us about being kind and understanding?
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Why do you think Emily wants to start a library? What do libraries mean to a community?
4
How was life in the 1920s different from today? What things are still the same?
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Emily is known for her imagination. What are some ways you use your imagination?
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