The Mysterious Giant of Barletta
by Tomie dePaola
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An eleventh-century legend about a mysterious giant. “The illustrations are among dePaola’s best: rigorous line and expressive movement against an atmospheric background of rich golds, blues, and reds.”--The Bulletin
Book Club Questions for The Mysterious Giant of Barletta (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Mysterious Giant of Barletta (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Mysterious Giant of Barletta:
- Did Tomie dePaola emphasize any specific themes throughout The Mysterious Giant of Barletta? What do you think Tomie dePaola is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of The Mysterious Giant of Barletta and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout The Mysterious Giant of Barletta? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does The Mysterious Giant of Barletta reveal Tomie dePaola's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Tomie dePaola is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of The Mysterious Giant of Barletta affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Tomie dePaola's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for The Mysterious Giant of Barletta (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Mysterious Giant of Barletta (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Mysterious Giant of Barletta:
- Did Tomie dePaola make persuasive arguments in The Mysterious Giant of Barletta? Did The Mysterious Giant of Barletta change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from The Mysterious Giant of Barletta?
- How does Tomie dePaola present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Tomie dePaola biased within The Mysterious Giant of Barletta? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does The Mysterious Giant of Barletta make you want to read next? Why?
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