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Raina TelgemeierGuts: A Graphic Novel
Nonfiction | Graphic Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 2019A 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
What does the author want to convey about the physical setting of Raina’s life through how she draws Raina’s apartment? Lauren’s office? The school’s playground? The school’s sick room?
What are some of the artistic techniques the author uses to help readers know how Raina feels when she is nauseated? When she is very anxious?
Raina says that her fear of vomiting may actually be worse than vomiting itself. What are panic attacks? What is a phobia?
Why did Lauren point out that Raina was overly concerned about the food issues of other family members? Why did Lauren point out that Raina could only take responsibility for her own food intake?
Why was Mr. Abrams so oblivious to the pain Michelle caused Raina and other students? How does Raina respond when Mr. Abrams asks her to be Michelle’s ally rather than adversary?
How did Raina’s cartooning help her cope with her family? With her schoolmates? Does the author ever say that Raina draws pictures about her panic attacks or her fear of vomiting?
Where did Raina turn for support when she was terrified of vomiting? Did she find the help she needed?
Why does Lauren tell Raina she is not cured after she discovers that, at last, she is no longer afraid of artichokes?
What happened among the girls who revealed their deepest secrets during Jane’s slumber party? Why was Raina surprised at what the other girls revealed? What truth does the author reveal through this summer slumber party game?
What advice does the author give any young reader facing fearful situations? Why do young people hesitate to take Telgemeier’s advice?
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