About This Book
Norma Klein's 'Family Secrets' delves into the complex emotional landscape of two high school seniors, Peter and Leslie, whose idyllic summer romance is upended by a shocking revelation: their respective single parents are in love and plan to marry. This forces the young couple to confront their past relationship while adjusting to life as step-siblings in a newly blended family. The book explores themes of identity, loyalty, and resilience as Peter and Leslie grapple with their changing roles and the secrets that brought their families together. It's a poignant and realistic look at the challenges of growing up amidst unexpected family transformations, suitable for mature middle-grade readers and young adults.
Peter and Leslie, high school seniors who are lovers, have to make some adjustments when Peter's father and Leslie's mother marry, making them stepbrother and stepsister.
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Discussion Prompts
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How do Peter and Leslie's feelings for each other change throughout the book, and why?
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What are some of the biggest challenges Peter and Leslie face in their new blended family?
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How do the adults in the story handle the changes, and what impact does this have on Peter and Leslie?
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What does 'family' mean to Peter and Leslie at the beginning of the book versus the end?
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How do secrets, both big and small, affect the characters in this story?
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If you were Peter or Leslie, what would be the hardest part of this situation?
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