Research the author, Carly West, and write a brief biography about her. Include any other books she has written and any awards or recognition she has received.

Look up the definition of the term “missing pieces” and write a short paragraph explaining how you think it relates to the title of the novel.

Read a summary of the novel and write a list of three questions you have about the plot or characters.

Research the setting of the novel, including the time period and location. Write a paragraph describing the setting and how you think it will impact the story.

Look up the themes commonly explored in coming-of-age novels and write a short paragraph discussing how you think these themes might be present in Missing Pieces.

Read a review or critique of the novel and write a short response, agreeing or disagreeing with the reviewer’s opinion. Support your response with evidence from the review.

Research any historical events or cultural references mentioned in the novel and write a short paragraph explaining their significance.

Look up the definition of the term “character development” and write a short paragraph discussing why it is important in a novel. Then, make a list of three characters from Missing Pieces and write a sentence describing how you think they might develop throughout the story.

Research the genre of the novel (e.g., contemporary fiction, mystery, romance) and write a short paragraph discussing why you think the author chose this genre for Missing Pieces.

Write a prediction about the ending of the novel based on the information you have gathered so far. Explain your prediction and what you think will happen to the characters.