My Name is Mina

by David Almond

Mina lives alone with her mother after her father dies and is now homeschooled. To others, Mina is a misfit and rather crazy but to her mother, Mina is wonderful and creativity but most importantly understood.

Themes

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  • Feelings
  • Self-awareness
  • Friendship
  • Love
  • Bravery
  • Education
  • Meeting New Family
  • Love
  • Suicide
  • Self-harm
  • Death
  • Single Parent
  • Misfit At School
  • Bullying
  • Pupil Referral Unit
  • Home Schooling
  • Classical Studies
  • Buddhism
  • Creativity
  • Resilience
  • Mild Bad Language