58 pages 1 hour read

Lisa Yee, Illustr, Dan Santat

A Royal Conundrum

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2024

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Essay Topics

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How do the illustrations in The Royal Conundrum interact with the text to build suspense, emphasize humor, or provide additional details that words alone might not fully capture?

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What role does Olive’s family play in The Royal Conundrum? How do her family’s history, legacy, and personal connections shape her identity, and sense of belonging?

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How does The Royal Conundrum explore the concept of trust? What role does trust play in the relationships between the Misfits and their mentors, allies, and adversaries? Provide specific examples of key moments in which the group’s trust is either tested or reinforced.