About This Book
The Winning of Miss Lynn Ryan tells the story of Carrie, a fifth-grader who faces a challenging situation with her new teacher. Miss Ryan openly favors the popular students, leaving Carrie and her friend Luke, the "class nerd," feeling ignored and criticized. This novel explores themes of fairness, self-worth, and the courage it takes to stand up for what is right, even when it's difficult. It's a relatable story for children navigating school social dynamics and dealing with perceived injustices from authority figures, offering a heartwarming message about perseverance and the power of friendship.
No matter how hard she tries, Carrie fails to impress her attractive, new fifth-grade teacher who favors the more popular members of the class and either ignores or criticizes Carrie and her new friend Luke, the class nerd.
bullying
discrimination
Discussion Prompts
1
Have you ever felt like a teacher or adult treated some kids differently than others? How did that make you feel?
2
What does it mean to be a good friend, like Carrie is to Luke?
3
What are some ways Carrie showed bravery in this story?
4
How do you think Miss Lynn Ryan felt when Carrie stood up for herself?
5
What do you think is the most important lesson Carrie learned in fifth grade?
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