About This Book
Mary Ann Hoberman's "Strawberry Hill" introduces Allie, a ten-year-old girl whose family moves from their city home to a new house in the country. Initially daunted by the change, Allie finds inspiration in the whimsical name of her new street, Strawberry Hill. The story follows her journey to adapt, make new friends, and find her place in a new school and community, all set against the backdrop of the Great Depression in 1929. This timeless narrative explores themes of resilience, belonging, and the power of imagination in overcoming life's challenges. It is suitable for late elementary to early middle school readers.
When ten-year-old girl Allie learns that her family will be moving from their two-family home to their very own house in the country, she's hesitant until she finds out they will be living on a street with the magical name of Strawberry Hill. That changes everything! From her struggle to find a new best friend, to her quest for acceptance at her new school, Allie takes readers on her journey to make Strawberry Hill feel like home. Strawberry Hill is a timeless story that will captivate readers, just as Mary Ann's picture books and poems have for the past fifty years.
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Discussion Prompts
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How did Allie feel about moving to Strawberry Hill at first, and how did her feelings change?
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What challenges did Allie face when trying to make new friends and fit into her new school?
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How did the historical setting of the Great Depression impact Allie's family and her new community?
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What does 'making a place feel like home' mean to you, and what did Allie do to achieve this?
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Have you ever had to adapt to a new situation, like moving or starting a new school? What helped you?
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