Although Eggs is "realistic fiction" for middle grade students, it has the same somewhat-tall-tale-esque characters that Spinelli's Stargirl (one of my all-time favorite books) and Maniac Magee (the 1991 Newbery Award winner) do. In addressing the themes of loss and friendship, Eggs is both dark and hopeful. A good discussion could develop by exploring the symbolism of eggs. I love the starkness of the cover!
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This is another one on my list. I'm glad you liked it!
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