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52 pages 1 hour read

The Goldfish Boy

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017

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Diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, Matthew often gives into his compulsion to clean himself and the surfaces around him. How does Matthew’s obsessive cleaning habits affect his loved ones?

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The story is told entirely from the perspective of Matthew, a 12-year-old boy who has OCD. How does this choice affect our understanding of the character? How does this choice strengthen the book’s themes?

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Describe Thompson’s narrative tone and writing style. How does her distinctive style inform and give life to the story’s characters, themes, and setting?

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