Meet The Austins
Madeleine L’Engle has many good books centering on families, and this is one of them. In Meet the Austins, Vicky’s family is discombobulated by the arrival of a troubled orphan. Despite the difficulties Maggy presents, the family honors its commitment and makes a place for her.
Like many of L’Engle’s characters, Vicky cares about her family and her place in it. She is appreciative of her parents and siblings and is sensitive to what is right. She may be awkward and imperfect, but she is secure in her family’s love, which is a reassuring message for any child.
Why do you think Maggy was screaming in the night?
Vicky emptied the radiators to be helpful at home. What helpful thing could you do at your house?
Why do you think Vicky had a harder time feeling sorry for Maggy than Suzy did?
Do any of the characters in the book remind you of your family or friends?
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