41 pages • 1 hour read
Lois LowryThe Willoughbys
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2008A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
What kind of dynamic do the Willoughby children have with one another? How does this dynamic begin to change when the nanny arrives?
How does Lowry poke fun at classic children’s literature throughout the novel? What is the purpose behind this metafictional element?
Why does Mr. Melanoff refuse to look at his letters for so many years, and what are the long-term effects of this seemingly minor decision?
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