About This Book
Mean Streak tells the story of Veronica, an 11-year-old girl grappling with significant emotional challenges. Having pushed away her best friend, Robin, Veronica finds herself isolated just as she faces the unsettling news of her divorced father's potential remarriage. The book explores themes of friendship, loneliness, anger, and the complex emotions surrounding divorce and blended families. It offers a realistic portrayal of a child struggling with big feelings and the impact these feelings have on her relationships, providing an opportunity for parents and children to discuss emotional regulation and empathy.
Having alienated her best friend Robin, eleven-year-old Veronica has no one to turn to for sympathy and support when it appears that her divorced father might remarry.
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Discussion Prompts
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Why do you think Veronica acted mean towards Robin? Have you ever felt so upset that you lashed out at someone you cared about?
2
How does Veronica feel about her father possibly remarrying? What are some different ways kids might feel if their parents found new partners?
3
What does it mean to have a 'mean streak'? How can someone learn to manage those feelings?
4
How important is friendship to Veronica? What steps do you think she needs to take to repair her friendship with Robin?
5
What advice would you give Veronica about dealing with big changes in her family?
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