About This Book
"Snap" is a tender and honest chapter book for children aged 7-11, exploring the profound impact of grief and the strength of friendship. When Edwina's best friend, Sally, faces the impending death of her grandmother, Edwina must learn how to be there for her friend while grappling with her own feelings about loss and change. The book sensitively portrays the emotional journey of both girls, offering a gentle yet realistic look at saying goodbye and finding resilience. It's an excellent resource for parents seeking to open conversations about death, empathy, and supporting loved ones during difficult times.
Eleven-year-old Edwina confronts old and new challenges when her longtime best friend Sally faces the inevitable death of the grandmother who raised her.
Character Death
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Discussion Prompts
1
How does Edwina show she is a good friend to Sally?
2
What feelings do Sally and Edwina experience in the story? How are they similar or different?
3
How do you think Sally's grandmother would want her to remember her?
4
What are some ways we can support friends or family members who are sad or grieving?
5
The book talks about 'change.' What kinds of changes happen in the story, and how do the characters deal with them?
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