About This Book
In Melissa J. Morgan's "Reality Bites," Gaby, a young teen at summer camp, struggles with self-esteem and a strong desire for attention. She invents a story about her brother starring in a reality TV show to impress her bunkmates. What starts as a harmless fib quickly escalates when her brother "wins" a family trip, forcing Gaby to confront the mounting consequences of her deception. This book explores themes of honesty, friendship, and the pressure to fit in, offering a relatable look at the anxieties of adolescence. It's suitable for ages 12-18, providing a lighthearted yet meaningful narrative about learning from mistakes.
Gaby wants to get along with the other girls in her bunkhouse, but she craves attention so much that she lies and says her brother is on a new reality television show, and then when he wins the grand prize of a trip for his entire family, she thinks her only hope is to run away from camp.
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Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think Gaby felt the need to lie to her friends at camp?
2
What are some of the consequences Gaby faced because of her lie?
3
Have you ever felt pressure to impress others? How did you handle it?
4
What would you have done if you were Gaby when the lie started to get out of control?
5
How important is honesty in friendships?
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