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When Marnie Was There
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By Joan G. Robinson

fantasy | 286 pages | Published in NaN

fantasyfictionchildrensclassicsmiddle grademysteryyoung adultcontemporarycoming of agetime travel

Anna is a solitary foster child sent away to a small Norfolk village one summer. Here she makes friends with a mysterious and significant girl called Marnie and discovers a good deal about her past. At first their chats are awkward, then become more convivial on this desolate part of the coastline. As the plot unfurls, it becomes obvious that loneliness is not the only thing that links these girls inextricably together.

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  1. Discuss the theme of loneliness in 'When Marnie Was There' and how it affects the protagonist, Anna.
  2. Analyze the character of Marnie in 'When Marnie Was There' and her significance in Anna's life.
  3. Explain the importance of the setting, Marsh House, in 'When Marnie Was There' and how it contributes to the story.
  4. Discuss the role of friendship in 'When Marnie Was There' and how it impacts Anna's personal growth.
  5. Explore the theme of identity in 'When Marnie Was There' and how Anna's self-discovery shapes the narrative.
  6. Analyze the relationship between Anna and her foster mother, Mrs. Pegg, in 'When Marnie Was There' and the impact it has on Anna's emotional journey.
  7. Discuss the significance of the supernatural elements in 'When Marnie Was There' and how they enhance the overall story.
  8. Examine the theme of memory in 'When Marnie Was There' and its influence on Anna's perception of herself and her past.
  9. Compare and contrast Anna's relationships with Marnie and her friendship with Hisako in 'When Marnie Was There', and how they contribute to her emotional development.
  10. Discuss the role of family in 'When Marnie Was There' and how it is portrayed through the different characters and their dynamics.