About This Book
In "The Puzzling Fate of Millicent Graves," young Millicent, a meticulous perfectionist, stumbles upon a trove of enchanted jigsaw puzzles in her attic. Each puzzle piece symbolizes an aspect of someone's life, including her family and friends. Convinced she can improve their lives, Millicent begins to rearrange the pieces, only to discover that her well-intentioned meddling leads to unexpected and chaotic outcomes. This graphic novel explores themes of control, acceptance, and the importance of letting go of perfectionism, all while navigating the humorous consequences of her actions. It's ideal for children aged 7-11, offering a visually engaging story about learning from mistakes and understanding that life's imperfections are often what make it beautiful.
When Millicent Graves uncovers an attic packed with jigsaw puzzles that symbolize people's lives, her perfectionist tendencies lead her to rearrange them, hoping to improve her family and friends' lives-- with disastrous results.
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you found magical puzzles that could change people's lives, what would you do? Would you try to change anything?
2
Millicent wanted everything to be perfect. Why do you think she felt that way? Is it always good to be perfect?
3
What did Millicent learn about trying to control other people's lives? How did her actions affect her friends and family?
4
Have you ever tried to 'fix' something for someone else and it didn't go as planned?
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