About This Book
This engaging chapter book follows Ana as she navigates the tricky waters of friendship, loyalty, and self-discovery on the cusp of her thirteenth birthday. While working on a behind-the-scenes documentary at her parents' zoo, Ana eagerly anticipates a visit from her best friend, Liv. However, when Liv meets Ana's new friends, misunderstandings and social anxieties lead to a delightful yet poignant exploration of what it means to balance different friendships and stay true to yourself. It's a relatable story for pre-teens dealing with evolving social circles.
As her thirteenth birthday nears, Ana is very happily making a behind-the-scenes documentary at the zoo her parents run and delighted that her best friend, Liv, is visiting from New Zealand, but things start to fall apart when she brings her old and new friends together.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How does Ana try to make everyone happy, and what are the consequences of her actions?
2
What does loyalty mean to Ana, Liv, and Ana's new friends? Do their ideas of loyalty differ?
3
Have you ever felt caught between different groups of friends? How did you handle it?
4
What lessons does Ana learn about friendship and growing up by the end of the story?
5
How does the setting of the zoo contribute to the story's themes and Ana's experiences?
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