About This Book
The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Clair introduces readers to Gwyn, a precocious and determined ten-year-old who has just moved with her family to Crow, Iowa. The move is meant to help her mother, Vienna, who has been experiencing severe memory loss, unable to recall anything past age thirteen. While her father focuses on Vienna's condition, Gwyn channels her energy into solving the disappearance of her new neighbor and only friend, Wilbur Truesdale. This debut novel masterfully blends a compelling mystery with a poignant family drama, exploring themes of memory, identity, and the challenges of living with a loved one's illness. It's a rich, character-driven story perfect for children aged 8-12, offering both suspense and emotional depth.
A ten-year-old girl is determined to find her missing neighbor, but the answers lead her to a places and people she never expected.
Concepts
Curiosity & WonderResilience & PerseveranceLove & FamilySadness & GriefSelf-Confidence & IdentityLoneliness & BelongingFriendship & LoyaltyEmpathy & KindnessJustice & FairnessFear & BraveryHonesty & IntegrityFamily IllnessMovingMaking FriendsBeing DifferentGrowing UpFamily & SiblingsFriendship & Social
illness
separation_from_parent
Discussion Prompts
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How does Gwyn's mother's memory loss affect their family? How does Gwyn cope with it?
2
What qualities make Gwyn a good detective? What challenges does she face in her investigation?
3
How does moving to a new place change Gwyn's perspective on herself and her family?
4
What does this book teach us about memory, both remembering and forgetting?
5
Discuss the importance of friendship in Gwyn's life, especially after moving to Crow, Iowa.
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