About This Book
In Lila Perl's 'Marleen, the Horror Queen,' young Marleen faces the common challenge of moving to a new neighborhood and trying to find her place. Feeling unappreciated, she adopts a dramatic 'Horror Queen' persona, imagining herself as a ruler of spooky forces to gain respect and perhaps a little revenge. The story follows her journey as she navigates new social dynamics, deals with feelings of anger and frustration, and ultimately learns about the true nature of friendship and self-acceptance. It's a humorous and thoughtful exploration of fitting in, standing up for oneself, and the realization that kindness often triumphs over intimidation. Ideal for children aged 7-11, it can also be read aloud to younger listeners.
After moving to a new neighborhood, Marleen fights those who don't appreciate her by setting herself up as a ruler of hideous forces but soon wonders if revenge is what she really wants.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How does Marleen feel when she first moves to the new neighborhood? Have you ever felt that way?
2
Why do you think Marleen decided to become 'the Horror Queen'? What was she hoping to achieve?
3
What are some of the ways Marleen tries to get people to appreciate her? Do they work?
4
What does Marleen learn about friendship by the end of the story?
5
Have you ever wanted to get 'revenge' on someone? What did you do instead, or what do you think Marleen learned about revenge?
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