Death of a character1/5
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Coraline
Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice.
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- Frightening scenes4/5
- Violence2/5
- Death of a character1/5
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- Courage & resilience3/5
- Creativity & curiosity3/5
- Good role models2/5
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- What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
- Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
- Which choice in Coraline would you have made differently, and why?
- Who changed the most in Coraline, and what caused that change?
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