96 pages • 3 hours read
Sherri L. SmithFlygirl
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Essay Topics
Ida’s favorite thing to do in the world is fly planes. How does Ida’s passion for flying affect her choices throughout the novel? What does flying mean or signify for Ida?
What challenges does Ida face because of her race throughout the novel? What does this demonstrate about the historical context of the novel?
Ida struggles with the question of whether it is okay to lie if it is for a good cause. When do Ida’s lies help her, and when do they get her in trouble? How does she justify when it is okay to lie?
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