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About Miranda's Markeover


Nothing seems to fit thirteen-year-old Miranda Romero—not her new school and especially nothing in her closet! Morning after morning she finds herself in a heap of clothes with nothing to put on but a dismal attitude and a low self-image. Things get much worse when an embarrassing cell phone picture circulates around school. Miranda’s new friends cook up a harebrained plan to help, but Miranda can only see disaster ahead. She needs a makeover from the inside out! But will she ever be able to see herself in the mirror of God’s love? Or is she doomed to see beauty as only skin deep?


Themes
  1. Self-esteem
  2. Inner beauty
  3. Dealing with change
  4. “Self-talk”
Discussion Questions
Before Reading
  1. What does it mean to have healthy self-esteem? What is the opposite of that?
  2. Do you ever say negative things to yourself or think negative thoughts about yourself? If so, what kind of statements are they and why do you do it?
  3. Has there ever been a time in your life when you didn’t feel as though you ‘fit in’?
 While Reading
  1. In chapter one, what is wrong with Miranda? (She’s doesn’t think she fits into her new community; she doesn’t like the way she looks.)
  2. How does Miranda’s lack of self-esteem affect her desire to get involved in the Spring Fling event? (Because she’s down about the way she looks, she thinks she’s no good and wouldn’t be a helpful part of the planning committee. Her self-hatred holds her back from attempting new things. She lacks confidence.)
  3. What was the essence of Faith Adler’s message that had an impact on Miranda? (She told the class that God really, really loves them and will never leave them—Hebrews 13:5-6.)
  4. Have you ever had a disappointing shopping day when none of the clothes seemed to fit? How did you handle that disappointment?
  5. What did Miranda discover about her two friends after she found out about her picture being circulated? (That she had two great friends who would stick with her no matter what.)
  6. How did Hebrews 13: 5-6 help Miranda when she went to school to face everyone after her picture had been circulated? (To bolster herself she prayed and recited the verses. They reminded her that God was with her and that she could fearlessly deal with the uncertain situation.)
  7. What led Miranda to finally accept herself? (She overheard the girls in the bathroom which caused her to call out to God. Through her prayer she realized she needed a makeover on the inside; she realized she needed to stop comparing herself to others and thinking bad thoughts about herself; she makes a commitment to change)
  8. How did Miranda’s own unique and quirky characteristics work out for her in the end? (Her classmates embraced the fact that she took bad pictures, etc. . .and she became a fashion-forward kind of girl. She was an underdog, but turned the negative situation into something positive with the support of her friends; she made new friends with the sixth graders.)
 After Reading
  1. Ask, “How do you look at change—as positive, negative, exciting, etc. . .why?
  2. Journaling was an important part of Miranda’s relationship with God. How do you best relate to God? (For instance, through prayer, Bible reading, music, etc.)
  3. The issue of ‘self-talk’ is introduced in chapter 3. How does this affect Miranda throughout the rest of the book? (Miranda begins to think about what she is thinking about. She turns her negative thinking into positive thinking and she comes to like herself in the end.)
  4. The cell phone picture quickly circulated throughout the high school and middle school. Discuss how in our digital age images, letters, etc. . .can spread around the world in a matter of minutes and how we must use technology responsibly.
  5. In the end Miranda confesses to God that she still struggles comparing herself with others but is learning to change. Discuss how some changes require perseverance in order to achieve transformation.
 Advanced Questions:
  1. Discuss how Miranda must have felt at the death of her father. This may lead to a deeper discussion about loss and grief.
  2. Discuss Miranda’s strained relationship with her sister. Is it possible that Stephanie’s bad attitude was her way of dealing with her father’s death and a move to a new place?
  3. Discuss with your child the negative thoughts she may have about herself. How can she begin to replace those with God’s truths?
Activities:
  1. Plan a shopping day with your child. Make it a positive experience for her. Focus on one item—like a new dress—to shop for. Try different styles, cuts, colors, and patterns and begin to help your child discover the colors and cuts that are most flattering for her body type.
  2. Keep a mother-daughter prayer journal. You start first. Record a prayer of your heart and then give it to her. She should write out a prayer request of her own. Pass it back and forth and encourage one another/pray for each others needs.
  3. Throw a mini “friendship appreciation” party for your daughter and a few of her closest friends. Think of ways to encourage the girls in their friendship. Pamper them and make them feel special. Let them know that their friendship is a gift from Above.