43 pages 1 hour read

Wendy Mass

11 Birthdays: A Wish Novel

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2009

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Essay Topics

1.

After they’ve solved the enchantment and reconciled, Amanda says, “Can’t hold grudges, right? You don’t get any do-overs in life” (252). Describe a time you have wanted a “do-over.” What did you learn?

2.

Wendy Mass describes several types of friendships in the novel. Select two friendships and use evidence from the novel to contrast and compare them. Do these friendships change over the course of the novel?

3.

Amanda and Leo thinking being kind might break the enchantment. What do they learn about the value of kindness in the process?