Stella

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021

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Chapters 1-4

Chapters 5-8

Chapters 9-12

Chapters 13-17

Chapters 18-21

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Essay Topics

Stella has post-traumatic stress disorder, a mental health condition that affects some people and animals after they experience trauma. Research this disorder and share your findings in an essay. Then consider Stella in the novel and which of the symptoms affect her the most. What caused her PTSD?

Consider both Diana and Esperanza. What are their different approaches to helping Stella? Which is more effective? Why is Cloe able to help Stella more than either of the adult women?

Cloe is a girl with epilepsy. Research what epilepsy is and then explain how dogs are sometimes able to help people who experience epilepsy.