Thirteen year old Mia isn’t like everyone else. For her, words, numbers, and sounds have color. It’s all around her, all of the time - as if being thirteen isn’t hard enough already. This is a heartwarming novel about fitting in, being different, and embracing what makes you unique.
Illustrate different themes in A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass using examples from the text!
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IDENTITY
That's so cool that you see colors! What color is my name?
The characters in this story all have their own uniqueness. When Mia is called a freak in third grade, she keeps her true self a secret. When Mia decides to take her condition head on and embrace it, the readers see her truly becoming herself.
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LOSS
I miss you so much, Grandpa.
Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather
Throughout the story, readers learn that Mia has lost both of her grandparents, and that she misses her grandfather a great deal. Jenna’s mom has also passed away, and Mia deals with the loss of her beloved cat, Mango.
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