Take Back the Block

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021

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Before You Read

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-4

Chapters 5-11

Chapters 12-19

Chapters 20-27

Chapter 28-Epilogue

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Tools

Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Analyze at least three ways in which the author uses the image of puzzles to symbolize Wes’s problem-solving skills. Is the symbolism positive, negative, or a mixture of both?

Identify at least two “turning points” that change Wes’s concept of “community.” What does Wes learn about The Significance of Community and Cultural Heritage?

How does the fountain symbolize Wes’s home and community? Why does it matter that the fountain has historical significance, and what does this have to do with the present-day community?