The Stories Julian Tells

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Middle Grade | Published in 1981

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Background

Story Summaries & Analyses

“The Pudding Like a Night on the Sea”

“Catalog Cats”

“Our Garden”

“Because of Figs”

“My Very Strange Teeth”

“Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend”

Character Analysis

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Analyze the role of imagination in The Stories Julian Tells. How does Julian’s imagination affect his perception of the world around him? Discuss specific examples from the stories.

Explore the theme of growth and change through Julian’s character. How does Julian evolve from the beginning to the end of the collection? What does his progression reveal about childhood?

Examine the parental influences in Julian’s life. How do Julian’s parents contribute to his understanding of the world? Compare and contrast their methods of teaching life lessons.