Big Girl Small Reading Guide & Discussion Questions

Name: Big Girl Small
Rating: 4.8 (4 reviews)
Author: Rachel DeWoskin
ISBN: 9780374112578

Big Girl Small

A Novel

by Rachel DeWoskin

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First Published:
May 10, 2011, 304 pages

Paperback:
Jul 2012, 304 pages

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Norah Piehl
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- Literary Fiction
- USA
- Midwest, USA
- Ind. Mich. Ohio
- Contemporary
- Parenting & Families
- Adult Books From Child's Perspective
- Coming of Age
- Adult-YA Crossover Fiction
- Female Friendships
- Physical & Mental Differences
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For supplemental discussion material see our Beyond the Book article, Achondroplasia and our BookBrowse Review of Big Girl Small.

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Discuss Judy's attitude about life as an LP? Did her attitude surprise you? Have you ever personally known an LP?

Judy comes to the conclusion that "suffering isn't relative." What does this mean to you, and do you agree?

Is Judy a reliable narrator? In what ways might her perception of reality be slightly distorted? What do you make of her assessment of Kyle, before and after his actions are revealed?

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How does the author develop themes of identity and belonging throughout the narrative?
What role does the setting play in shaping the characters' decisions and relationships?
Discuss how the ending reframes the events of the story. Were you surprised?

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