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95 Pounds of Hope by Anna Gavalda (Book Analysis)

95 Pounds of Hope by Anna Gavalda (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

978280800893854EBookPlurilingua PublishingThis practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of 95 Pounds of Hope by Anna Gavalda. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including family relationships, the nature of intelligence and the shortcomings of the education system. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 54-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Anna Gavalda Presentation of 95 Pounds of Hope Summary of 95 Pounds of Hope Character study Gregory Dubosc Leon Dubosc Mr and Mrs Dubosc Marie Analysis of 95 Pounds of Hope Children’s literature A clear, positive message Criticism of the education system Emotional and practical intelligence versus IQ Sources of motivation outside school Parent-child relationships The importance of a mentor About 95 Pounds of Hope 95 Pounds of Hope was first published in French in 2002, with an English translation appearing a year later. It tells the story of 13-year-old Gregory, who believes that school is ruining his life and has already been held back twice because of his grades. With the help of his beloved grandfather Leon and his innate curiosity and creativity, he throws himself into looking for an alternative path that will enable him to make the most of his talent for building and inventing things and escape the confines of a stifling education system. The novel has garnered praise for the authenticity and honesty of its teenaged narrator, and has been translated into some 20 languages to date. About Anna Gavalda Anna Gavalda is a French writer who was born in 1970. Her first published work of fiction was a short story collection, I Wish Someone Were Waiting for Me Somewhere, which was originally published in French in 1999 while she was working as a high school teacher and won the prestigious Grand Prix RTL-Lire in 2000. This was followed by a number of successful novels, some of which have also been adapted for the cinema.This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of 95 Pounds of Hope by Anna Gavalda. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including family relationships, the nature of intelligence and the shortcomings of the education system. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 54-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Anna Gavalda Presentation of 95 Pounds of Hope Summary of 95 Pounds of Hope Character study Gregory Dubosc Leon Dubosc Mr and Mrs Dubosc Marie Analysis of 95 Pounds of Hope Children’s literature A clear, positive message Criticism of the education system Emotional and practical intelligence versus IQ Sources of motivation outside school Parent-child relationships The importance of a mentor About 95 Pounds of Hope 95 Pounds of Hope was first published in French in 2002, with an English translation appearing a year later. It tells the story of 13-year-old Gregory, who believes that school is ruining his life and has already been held back twice because of his grades. With the help of his beloved grandfather Leon and his innate curiosity and creativity, he throws himself into looking for an alternative path that will enable him to make the most of his talent for building and inventing things and escape the confines of a stifling education system. The novel has garnered praise for the authenticity and honesty of its teenaged narrator, and has been translated into some 20 languages to date. About Anna Gavalda Anna Gavalda is a French writer who was born in 1970. Her first published work of fiction was a short story collection, I Wish Someone Were Waiting for Me Somewhere, which was originally published in French in 1999 while she was working as a high school teacher and won the prestigious Grand Prix RTL-Lire in 2000. This was followed by a number of successful novels, some of which have also been adapted for the cinema.application/pdf1
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of 95 Pounds of Hope by Anna Gavalda. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including family relationships, the nature of intelligence and the shortcomings of the education system. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This...
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of 95 Pounds of Hope by Anna Gavalda. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including family relationships, the nature of intelligence and the shortcomings of the education system. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 54-page reading guide is structured as follows:

  • Biography of Anna Gavalda
  • Presentation of 95 Pounds of Hope
  • Summary of 95 Pounds of Hope
  • Character study
    • Gregory Dubosc
    • Leon Dubosc
    • Mr and Mrs Dubosc
    • Marie
  • Analysis of 95 Pounds of Hope
    • Children’s literature
    • A clear, positive message
    • Criticism of the education system
    • Emotional and practical intelligence versus IQ
    • Sources of motivation outside school
    • Parent-child relationships
    • The importance of a mentor

About 95 Pounds of Hope

95 Pounds of Hope was first published in French in 2002, with an English translation appearing a year later. It tells the story of 13-year-old Gregory, who believes that school is ruining his life and has already been held back twice because of his grades. With the help of his beloved grandfather Leon and his innate curiosity and creativity, he throws himself into looking for an alternative path that will enable him to make the most of his talent for building and inventing things and escape the confines of a stifling education system.

The novel has garnered praise for the authenticity and honesty of its teenaged narrator, and has been translated into some 20 languages to date.

About Anna Gavalda

Anna Gavalda is a French writer who was born in 1970. Her first published work of fiction was a short story collection, I Wish Someone Were Waiting for Me Somewhere, which was originally published in French in 1999 while she was working as a high school teacher and won the prestigious Grand Prix RTL-Lire in 2000. This was followed by a number of successful novels, some of which have also been adapted for the cinema.

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