SuitabookMya in the middle
Crystal Allen
- Reading
- Pause when Mya feels caught between people or as the story moves from her mistake towards repair. Invite the reader to predict possible ways forward, then compare those predictions with how Mya responds.
- Themes
- Being noticed within a family: Mya feels that her parents notice her siblings’ qualities more than hers and seeks star status through a school project. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Repair after a mistake: A monumental mistake made while celebrating the twins puts Mya at risk of losing everything, including their friendship. The plot clearly makes repair important, but it does not establish whether responsibility, forgiveness or reconciliation is presented in a particular way.
- Rivalry and friendship: Naomi Jackson tries to prove she is a better friend to Skye and Starr than Mya is, leaving Mya caught in another conflict. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The emotional focus includes feeling overlooked, rivalry with another child, and the possibility of losing friends.