About This Book
"Marathon Miranda" tells the heartwarming story of Miranda, a young girl who feels sidelined by her asthma. Her life changes when she meets a new friend, a jogger her own age, who encourages her to train for a six-mile race. The book sensitively explores Miranda's apprehension about her asthma, her journey to build self-confidence, and the power of friendship. It also touches on themes of adoption, offering a gentle exploration of family identity. This chapter book is ideal for children aged 7-10, providing a relatable narrative about overcoming physical challenges and finding your place.
Miranda feels left out of everything until she meets a jogger in training for a marathon. Despite her apprehension about a sudden attack of asthma, Miranda starts to run.
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Discussion Prompts
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How does Miranda feel about her asthma at the beginning of the story? How do her feelings change?
2
What does Miranda learn about herself by training for the race?
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How does Miranda's friendship with the jogger help her?
4
What does it mean to be brave, and how does Miranda show bravery?
5
If you have ever felt limited by something, how did you overcome it or learn to live with it?
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