Discussion Director
1. What type of clothes did Coraline’s mother buy for her?
2. What type of clothes did Coraline prefer?
3. What was the little boy in the picture hanging on the wall that looked the same as the one in her flat looking at? How did he look different?
4. Describe the other mother.
5. When Coraline came back to her normal flat, when it began to get dark outside and she didn’t know where her parents were, what did she do?
6. In chapter 5, what happens to Coraline’s parents and why?
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Coraline
Coraline is very independent, we know this because when her father makes one of his “recipes” she doesn’t complain, instead she goes and makes something else for herself.
Coraline is very bright, we know this because in the novel she does not give in to her “other” mother when she is tempting her with things that Coraline has always wanted.
The “Other” Mother
She is very wicked, because she wants to take Coraline and use her power to make herself stronger. She only loves Coraline in a way that people love money, or fame.
The “other” mother is very selfish, we know this because throughout the novel she displays that she wants Coraline all to herself.
She is very persuasive in the way that she tempts Coraline to stay with her and with her bribes.
She is very determined, for example when Coraline gives her a challenge, (finding the 3 souls and her parents) she displays competitiveness and doesn’t give up.
Coraline is very independent, we know this because when her father makes one of his “recipes” she doesn’t complain, instead she goes and makes something else for herself.
Coraline is anti-social, we know this because throughout the book we don’t get introduced to any of her friends, and she perfers to explore by herself.
Coraline is very brave, because she always stays calm when she is in a tough situation, for example when her parents go missing, she tries and find a way to save them instead of worrying.Coraline is very bright, we know this because in the novel she does not give in to her “other” mother when she is tempting her with things that Coraline has always wanted.
The “Other” Mother
She is very wicked, because she wants to take Coraline and use her power to make herself stronger. She only loves Coraline in a way that people love money, or fame.
The “other” mother is very selfish, we know this because throughout the novel she displays that she wants Coraline all to herself.
She is very persuasive in the way that she tempts Coraline to stay with her and with her bribes.
She is very determined, for example when Coraline gives her a challenge, (finding the 3 souls and her parents) she displays competitiveness and doesn’t give up.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Summarizer - Chapter 1
After discovering a strange door in her new home, Coraline becomes suspicious and doubts what is behind the door. That night she dreams of little black shapes with yellow teeth and red eyes making her uncomfortable with their threatening songs. Do these strange occurances have anything in common? Coraline knew that she had to find out.
Summarizer - Chapter 2
After the odd dreams last night, Coraline tries to clear her mind by going on a long walk in the mist. After her walk, Coraline is bored out of her mind with nothing to do, so her mother suggests that she should visit Mrs. Spink and Mrs. Forcible. During their tea, they read Coraline's tea leaves, and predict that she is in grave danger. Coraline is not worried, but they give her a stone with a hole it in for good luck.
After discovering a strange door in her new home, Coraline becomes suspicious and doubts what is behind the door. That night she dreams of little black shapes with yellow teeth and red eyes making her uncomfortable with their threatening songs. Do these strange occurances have anything in common? Coraline knew that she had to find out.
Summarizer - Chapter 2
After the odd dreams last night, Coraline tries to clear her mind by going on a long walk in the mist. After her walk, Coraline is bored out of her mind with nothing to do, so her mother suggests that she should visit Mrs. Spink and Mrs. Forcible. During their tea, they read Coraline's tea leaves, and predict that she is in grave danger. Coraline is not worried, but they give her a stone with a hole it in for good luck.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
NEIL GAIMAN is the author of numerous children books. He was born Portchester, England, UK on November 10, 1960, and he's 48 years old. Gaiman was educated in several different Church of England schools. Among his many awards are the World Fantasy Award, the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the Bram Stoker Award. The books he has written include the short stories, M is for Magic; Interworld, and the picture books The Wolves In The Walls and The Day I Swapped My Dad For Two Goldfish, and The Dangerous Alphabet.
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