About This Book
This charming chapter book follows Indie Lee Chickory as she navigates the summer before sixth grade, grappling with her identity and her relationship with her popular older sister, Bebe. When Indie loses her beloved pet lobster and makes a new, 'unpopular' friend, she's torn between Bebe's advice on how to be cool and her own desire to be authentic. The story beautifully explores themes of self-acceptance, the complexities of sibling bonds, and the importance of true friendship, all set against the backdrop of a community theater production. It's a heartwarming read for children aged 8-11, offering gentle lessons on embracing individuality.
In a small seaside town during the summer before sixth grade, Indie Lee Chickory tries to follow her older sister's popularity advice by working backstage on the upcoming community theater musical and by not revealing that she is looking for her beloved pet lobster and becoming friends with "loser" Owen Stone.
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Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think Indie felt she wasn't as cool as Bebe? Have you ever felt that way compared to a sibling or friend?
2
Bebe gives Indie advice about who to be friends with. Do you think it's okay for friends or siblings to tell you who you should or shouldn't hang out with? Why or why not?
3
Indie and Owen build a ship in the sky to find her lobster. What does this tell you about their friendship and their imaginations?
4
What does it mean to 'be true to yourself'? How does Indie learn this lesson?
5
How does Bebe change throughout the story? What do you think she learns?
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