Frances cover

Frances

by Russell Hoban

Bread and jam for Frances: Frances decides she likes to eat only bread and jam at every meal--until to her surprise--her parents grant her wish. A birthday for Frances: Frances is jealous of her sister's birthday, but birthday spirit moves her to reluctantly give her coveted gift. Best friends for Frances : When Albert and his buddies have a "no girls" baseball game, Frances and her sister organize a "Best Friends Outing -- No Boys."

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?