Hello, Mallory
by Ann M. Martin · · 1988
Eleven-year-old Mallory Pike longs to be taken seriously as an adult and earn a place alongside the older girls in the local babysitting club. Feeling constrained by her family's rules regarding her wardrobe and age, Mallory navigates middle-school frustration while trying to assert her independence. Through a new friendship with talented newcomer Jessi Ramsey, Mallory learns that growing up involves patience, empathy, and appreciating one's unique pace in life.
- Age range
- Ages 10–14
- Category
- Middle Grade Reads
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Parent notes
This gentle middle-grade story offers an opportunity for parents to discuss the natural desires pre-teens have to grow up, alongside the wisdom of honoring family guidelines and trusting parental timing.
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Discussion questions
- 1What price did Mallory pay when her intense desire to join the older club members led her to resist her parents' household boundaries?
- 2How did Mallory and her parents extend grace to one another after their initial clash over her clothing and age-appropriate privileges?
- 3Which elements of Jessi's dedication to ballet and artistic expression inspired a sense of wonder and appreciation for God-given talents?
- 4Were the older babysitters fair when they originally rejected Mallory's request to join, and did their final arrangement reflect a healthy balance of fairness and kindness?
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