Tell five ways the main character is like youWe aren't very much alike. We do love our families and value the time we spend together. Find one word that describes a character in your book very well. Give five reasons for your choice of words.We all struggle with new things, with change. Marriage, ...
Tell in your own words how the setting of the story made it more interesting.This beautiful story should have been told by Nana. I believe she could have written this at 90 or even a 100.Using information from the book about one of the main characters, rewrote the ending of the book.This story ende...
What did you enjoy about this book?I enjoyed the stories. They were funny, light-hearted and I could easily relate.What have you read that is similar to this book?Haven't really read anything similar. Nana's story was definitely unique.What are some of the major themes of this book?Family, life and ...
Do any characters grow or change during the course of the novel?All the characters grew and changed. They grew up, they learned from experience.Who was your favorite character? What did you appreciate about him/her?Would have loved to meet Nana. I'm sure she would have kept me in stitches and touc...
Content (overall theme, idea and setting) –It was all very warm and homey. Cozy, loving. Talking about where the grandparents came from.Did you find that the cover and title represented what the story was really about? How so or how not?Loved the idea, the story. This is definitely a book I will ...
What do you think the author was trying to accomplish with this novel?She talked a lot about herself and her accomplishments. Then about her family.What makes a minor character memorable?When Grandpa and Nana paid the neighbors mortgage for 2 months. Shows strong character and love.At the end of t...
What major emotion did the story evoke in you as a reader?Brought tears to my eyes. The elderly have so much to give. Sometimes, we don't take the time to just listen.Name your favorite thing overall about the book?Nana was a splendid lady. Appreciated her candor and flashy humor.Would you recomm...
Make a list of facts you learned from the storyDr Lori - Was a psychologist. There were 5 generations in her family. Nana and grandpa loved the Cleveland Indians. Dr. Lori's children graduated from college. Nana and grandpa owned a restaurant. Grandpa came from Italy. Nana came from Poland Grandpa d...
How did you feel about the main character?I admire Nana. She was a hoot and would love to meet her in person.What was the author's purpose or purposes in writing this book?To tell her family's story from her point of view. To try to get people to remember how important tradition is. Telling us we...
What is the time period in which the book happens?I think it had to be from long ago. Today times have changed. People have lost a lot of their traditions. There is little time for tradition as everybody is in a hurry.What problems does one of the characters have, and how does he or she solve it?...
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