About This Book
This poignant chapter book follows best friends Tara and Elizabeth as they navigate the complexities of eighth grade from different cities, communicating exclusively through email. Readers will witness their individual struggles and triumphs, including Tara adjusting to a prematurely born baby sister and Elizabeth grappling with the sudden death of her father. The story beautifully explores themes of grief, resilience, family dynamics, and the enduring power of friendship, offering a realistic portrayal of adolescent life and how deep connections can help overcome significant challenges. It is a sequel to P.S. Longer Letter Later, continuing their epistolary journey.
Now that they live in different cities, thirteen-year-old Tara and Elizabeth use email to "talk" about everything that is occuring in their lives and to try to maintain their closeness as they face big changes.
Concepts
Character Death
illness
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Discussion Prompts
1
How do Tara and Elizabeth's emails help them stay close despite living in different cities?
2
What are some of the biggest challenges each girl faces, and how do they support each other?
3
How does Elizabeth cope with the grief of losing her father? What role does Tara play in her healing process?
4
How has communication changed since this book was written in 2000? What are the pros and cons of email versus other forms of communication for friendship?
5
What does this book teach us about resilience and growing up?
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