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Ellen Oh

Finding Junie Kim

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2019

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Essay Topics

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Ellen Oh draws attention to the issue of mental health in multiple ways throughout the novel. In an essay, discuss the role of mental health in the story. Cite examples from the text to support your response.

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Food plays an important role in the story. It has symbolic significance and provides realistic insight into Korean culture and family. Discuss the role of food in the story. Use plenty of examples from the text to support your response.

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Discuss the role of friendship in the novel. How does war influence this? Use multiple examples from the text to support your response.