47 pages • 1 hour read
Neil Patrick Harris, Illustr. Lissy MarlinThe Magic Misfits
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
1.
Discuss the author's framing device of the omniscient narrator. How does the interjection of periodic magic lessons contribute to the novel’s underlying themes and create a sense of verisimilitude? Use specific examples from the text to support your analysis.
2.
Examine at least three ways in which the author celebrates diversity and makes it a central theme in the narrative.
3.
Analyze the ways in which Carter’s story conforms to and diverges from the traditional orphan narrative.
