Identify at least three examples of The Challenges of Adolescence and Middle School that Maureen, Francine, and their friends face. What strategies do they use to overcome these challenges?

How does participation in Cadet Corps contribute to Maureen’s character development? Analyze the dialogue and the illustrations and provide three examples of this dynamic.

How do Francine and Maureen’s interactions towards the end of the novel demonstrate the importance of teamwork, and how does this contrast with their earlier struggles?