This Is So Not Happening (The He's So/She's So Trilogy Book 3)
#3 in He's So/She's So Series
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What’s inside...
Ally and Jake put true love to the test in this funny and sensitive conclusion to the He's So/She's So trilogy that's filled with depth and wit (Kirkus Reviews). After their long summer apart, Ally and Jake were hoping for a drama-free senior year. Easier said than done. Chloe is pregnant and she says that Jake is the father. It was a one-time thing, and Ally and Jake can get through it, right? But Ally's willingness to make it work is tested when Jake starts blowing her off to go to doctor's appointments with Chloe, and Ally joins the school play and meets a cute guy. After everything they've been through, can Ally and Jake get out of Orchard Hill with their relationship intact? The gossip-fueled action of She's So Dead to Us and He's So Not Worth It comes full circle in this can't-miss conclusion to a popular trilogy.
Discussion points
How do you think Ally and Jake's relationship changed over the course of the story?
What are your thoughts on how the characters handled challenges and conflicts?
If you were in Ally's shoes, how would you have approached the difficulties she faced?
What lessons can be learned from the characters' decisions and mistakes?
Which character do you relate to the most and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing your own reflections on the book’s themes to set a comfortable tone for open discussion.
Encourage your child to express their feelings and opinions about the story, affirming that there are no right or wrong answers.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child’s responses to delve deeper into their understanding and perspective.
Connect the scenarios in the book to real-life situations your child may encounter to make the concepts more relatable.
Praise your child’s input to foster confidence in expressing their thoughts and ideas.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Navigating complex relationships
Explanation: The book portrays characters navigating challenging interpersonal dynamics, especially in romantic relationships.
Real-World Application: This helps children understand the importance of communication and empathy in maintaining healthy relationships with peers and family members.
Example Lesson: Consequences of decisions
Explanation: The characters in the story face various challenges based on their decisions, providing a narrative on responsibility.
Real-World Application: Children learn to think critically about the outcomes of their actions and consider responsible decision-making.
Example Lesson: Overcoming adversity
Explanation: The protagonists encounter and overcome significant personal and mutual obstacles.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to persevere through their own difficulties, whether at school or in their personal lives.
Example Lesson: Understanding and forgiveness
Explanation: The book emphasizes the power of understanding and forgiving others as the characters navigate their mistakes and misconceptions.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of forgiveness and the positive impact it can have on relationships and personal well-being.