Studies show that between the ages of 9 and 11 children begin to lose interest in reading for fun. Research also shows that parents' own reading and involvement in their children's reading has a strong impact on their future reading habits. Together gives libraries an opportunity to address these trends by involving parents and kids in discussions about a variety of personal, public, and historical issues through the close reading of selected picture books and novels. Families read a book at home before each Together session. During the session, an open exchange of ideas between parents and children encourages family participation in learning while emphasizing the importance and pleasure of reading.
When you read the first two pages of the book called "about the story" what did you think?
Who is brave?
What are some of the themes in this book?
In what time period do you think this novel took place?
Who is the narrator?
What does running do for Maniac? What do you do when you are feeling upset, sad or lonely to help you deal?
What makes Maniac different from other kids?
What do you think happened in the year after Jeffery ran away but before he arrived in Two Mills.
In the book Grayson asks Maniac about the Beals at home, like for example if they have toothbrushes. Have you encountered people with misconceptions about others who are different? How do you think they got that way? Is there anything you can do to change them
Why didnt Jeffrey see any differences betweem himself and the east enders? P. 58
Can you think of a time when you aknowledged and accepted someone who differed from you?
P86. What does home mean to you?
In the book maniac teaches Grayson to read.Why Do you really think he didnt know how to read?
What effect do you think Maniac had on the McNabb family?
Why did Maniac bring Mars Bars to the party at McNabbs?
Manic ran in and out of the lives of residents of the east and west end. What do you think he did for the town?
Why do you think the book was broken up into 3 parts?
What do you think will happen to the characters after the book is over?
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