The Landry News

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1999

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Before You Read

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-5

Chapters 6-10

Chapters 11-15

Chapters 16-20

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Tools

Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Who do you think can claim ownership of The Landry News by the novel’s end, if anyone? What does the novel have to say about expression, meaning, and control?

Do you agree with the outcome of the Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier Supreme Court case discussed in Chapter 13? Do you think The Landry News indicates a clear position on this? Why or why not?

Choose five chapter titles and assess how they both reflect and summarize the contents of their chapters. Why did Clements choose these titles?