About This Book
This heartwarming chapter book follows twelve-year-old Cornie as she navigates significant changes in her family life. Her parents are divorced, and she's adjusting to the arrival of a new baby half-sister. These personal experiences become the unexpected inspiration for her school photojournalism project, which she undertakes with her best friend, Megan. The story gently explores themes of family, identity, and resilience, offering a relatable portrayal of a child processing complex emotions and redefining what 'perfect' means. It's an excellent choice for children aged 8-12 who are experiencing similar family transitions or simply enjoy realistic fiction about growing up.
Complications in twelve-year-old Cornie's life, among them divorced parents and a new baby half-sister, help Cornie and her best friend Megan find a theme for the school photojournalism project.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What does 'perfect' mean to Cornie at the beginning of the story, and how does her idea of 'perfect' change by the end?
2
How does Cornie's friendship with Megan help her through the challenges she faces?
3
If you were doing a photojournalism project about your family, what moments or people would you choose to photograph and why?
4
How does having a new baby half-sister change things for Cornie? What are some of the good parts and some of the challenging parts?
5
What lessons does Cornie learn about family, love, and acceptance throughout the book?
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