About This Book
Queenie Peavy is a poignant and realistic chapter book about a thirteen-year-old girl grappling with the profound shame and anger stemming from her father's incarceration. Tormented by her peers, Queenie acts out, creating a cycle of trouble. The story follows her journey of self-discovery as she learns to understand her father's situation and, more importantly, her own identity and worth. It's a powerful narrative for children navigating difficult family circumstances, social stigma, or intense emotions, offering a path towards resilience and self-acceptance.
Tormented by taunts that her father is in prison, thirteen-year-old Queenie retaliates by causing a lot of trouble until she discovers something important about her father and herself.
Concepts
Anger & FrustrationSadness & GriefLoneliness & BelongingSelf-Confidence & IdentityResilience & PerseveranceLove & FamilyJustice & FairnessShame & GuiltEmpathy & KindnessFriendship & LoyaltyFreedom & IndependenceBeing DifferentPeer PressureGrowing UpSibling RivalrySchool LifeFamily & SiblingsFriendship & Social
bullying
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mental_health_themes
Discussion Prompts
1
How does Queenie's anger show itself, and what do you think she's really feeling underneath?
2
What does it mean to 'discover something important about yourself'? How does Queenie do this?
3
How do the other kids treat Queenie, and how does that make her feel? Have you ever seen someone treated unfairly?
4
What role does Queenie's father play in her life, even when he's not physically present?
5
What lessons can we learn from Queenie about dealing with difficult situations and finding our own strength?
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