36 pages 1 hour read

Barbara Park

Mick Harte Was Here

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1995

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Essay Topics

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How does Mick’s collection of “treasures” characterize him? What effect may Barbara Park be aiming for in terms of reader response?

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What motivates Phoebe to change her mind about speaking to her school about bike safety? How does her decision characterize her?

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How does the Harte family’s relationship with Mick’s bedroom change? How does this reflect their evolving grief process?