About This Book
On Air with Zoe Washington follows fourteen-year-old Zoe as she embarks on a new chapter with her father, who has recently been exonerated after years of incarceration. The story centers on their efforts to build a relationship and their shared dream of opening a restaurant. This middle grade novel explores themes of family, justice, resilience, and the challenges and joys of new beginnings. It's a heartwarming and poignant story perfect for readers navigating complex family dynamics or interested in stories of overcoming adversity.
Follows fourteen-year-old Zoe and her recently exonerated father as they build their new relationship and work to open a restaurant together.
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Discussion Prompts
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How does Zoe's relationship with her father change throughout the book? What challenges do they face, and how do they overcome them?
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What does 'justice' mean in this story? How does the concept of exoneration impact Zoe and her father?
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If you were helping Zoe and her father open a restaurant, what kind of restaurant would it be, and what would be on the menu?
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How does Zoe show resilience and perseverance in the face of difficulties?
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What role do other characters, like friends or extended family, play in Zoe's journey?
External Reviews
NYT Bestseller
Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover (3 weeks on list)
If Your Family Enjoyed This
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