About This Book
"Seventh Grade Tango" is a relatable realistic fiction story for middle schoolers, focusing on Rebecca's journey through a mandatory ballroom dance class. As she learns to dance with her friend Scott, she also learns about the complexities of friendship, peer pressure, and budding romantic interests. The book sensitively explores how social dynamics can shift in middle school, particularly when Rebecca's best friend, Samantha, introduces "kissing games" that complicate everything. It's a gentle exploration of growing up, finding your footing, and understanding who your true friends are. While the publisher lists an age range of 4-11, the themes and protagonist's age (seventh grade) make it much more suitable for readers aged 10-13.
When Rebecca, a seventh-grader, is paired up with her friend Scott for a dance class at school, she learns a lot about who her real friends are.
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Discussion Prompts
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How does Rebecca's friendship with Samantha change throughout the story? Have you ever had a friendship change like that?
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What does Rebecca learn about herself by taking the dance class?
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How does peer pressure affect the characters in the book? What would you do in Rebecca's situation?
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What does it mean to be a "real friend"? How do you know who your real friends are?
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How do you think Scott felt about the "kissing games" and Samantha's actions?
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