38 pages 1 hour read

Jason Reynolds

Stuntboy, in the Meantime

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2021

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Essay Topics

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Why does Portico create the alter ego of Stuntboy? How does this superhero alter ego help Portico make friends, navigate family conflict, and ease his anxiety?

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How are Zola and Portico similar? How do they differ? What brings Portico and Zola closer together and solidifies them as best friends?

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How does Zola and Portico’s bond represent The Foundational Supports Provided by Friendship? Why does Portico always turn to Zola when his parents argue, and what does this suggest about the connection between friendship and The Effects of Family Conflict on Children?

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