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Post by CharlotteTJohanssen on Sept 28, 2020 12:05:06 GMT -5
As the title says, is it a good idea to send Mallory away? Should the writers have done it earlier?
Mallory has become a scapegoat in some of the books definitely the target of some bullying. I think she says it herself and one of the books that she was just another one of the kids in her family.
Personally I like that she went and that she was able to come out and become more independent and.. Just it was it was a good decision for her I don’t know when they would’ve wrote the book or how soon they would have done it.
Of course we won’t have her in the club but what do you all think?
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Post by sparklymouse on Sept 28, 2020 20:49:56 GMT -5
I don't come from that lifestyle, so for me it was too drastic. I feel like the Pikes should have started with some counseling for Mallory and a more aggressive response to the bullying at SMS.
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Post by cnj on Jul 11, 2021 20:15:53 GMT -5
I don't come from that lifestyle, so for me it was too drastic. I feel like the Pikes should have started with some counseling for Mallory and a more aggressive response to the bullying at SMS. I'm inclined to agree. At least I would have had Mallory go to another day school in Stoneybrook...I am sure Stoneybrook has several private day schools that offers scholarships, not just one or two. |
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Post by thatssodibble on Sept 29, 2021 18:08:59 GMT -5
Nah. Why were kids still calling her Spaz Girl after so long? I’m in my school years, and I’m assuming most people would move on. Nobody wastes their time bullying a sixth grader, lol.
And even if she was being bullied, she should have just transferred to Kelsey or Stoneybrook Day. She wouldn’t be in the same school as the BSC, but she would still remain IN the BSC.
I feel Ann just sent her off to boarding school because she hates Mal hehe 😜/lh
And I also probably feel this was because, unpopular opinion, but Mallory is the best character.
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Post by oldhickory on Sept 30, 2021 9:43:51 GMT -5
Bullying was the last straw, but boarding school was the right decision for Mallory regardless. She was insecure, super talented at writing, and had too many responsibilities at home and with the club. Going away to a gifted school gave her the chance to find her people.
Even if she transferred to a local private school, that wouldn't have lightened her load any. She still would be a BSC member and still have to pitch in to watch her siblings all the time.
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Post by thatssodibble on Sept 30, 2021 13:49:14 GMT -5
^thats true. I guess I just wish the situation was better, plus Mallory is my favorite character in the books.
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Post by sparklymouse on Sept 30, 2021 14:35:27 GMT -5
There were so many other options besides her parents removing her from their household.
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Post by booklover85 on Sept 30, 2021 15:08:54 GMT -5
Yes. There was so much pressure for Mal at home, school and the club. Going to boarding school gives Mal a chance for a fresh start.
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Post by sparklymouse on Oct 1, 2021 10:01:27 GMT -5
She could have quit the club, lol. We talked about this a little in a different Mallory thread. I would have liked if she had stopped being a club member, then maybe her parents would have realized she was serious about needing more time for herself and dispersed her responsibilities a bit more. I don't believe she should have had zero responsibility with her siblings. That's just part of being a family.
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Post by oldmeanie on Jul 1, 2022 14:37:18 GMT -5
I honestly hate this plot point and am sad that Mallory left Stoneybrook. On re-read, she might be my favorite character. I'm understanding the arguments (like oldhickory's) for her going to boarding school, but I think it was overall done poorly in the series. Mal should've gotten a book in between Kristy in Charge and The All-New Mallory Pike. It all moved too fast and felt like an... injustice (is that too strong a word?) to her character. It felt like AMM just wanted to get rid of her when she could've just had her quit the club to focus on writing or something. It felt a bit contrived to me.
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Post by booboobrewer on Jul 1, 2022 20:02:46 GMT -5
I felt really bad about Mal leaving. Early on she was a tough cookie wrangling her siblings all the time, but by the time of this book she seemed broken. I’m glad she got to have some independence but it was sad seeing her go.
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Post by oldmeanie on Jul 11, 2022 21:31:18 GMT -5
I felt really bad about Mal leaving. Early on she was a tough cookie wrangling her siblings all the time, but by the time of this book she seemed broken. I’m glad she got to have some independence but it was sad seeing her go. Yeah it felt like one of those traits that got lost once flanderization was in full force. Maybe it would've been better without the bullying storyline- she finds out about a great boarding school where she has more personal space and can hone her skills better. |
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Post by sparklymouse on Jul 11, 2022 22:15:24 GMT -5
I can’t get over the fact that she was 11. My niece is 11. Not so long ago she had difficulty having sleepovers at other kids’ houses.
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Post by booboobrewer on Jul 12, 2022 14:53:26 GMT -5
Yes, it felt like she was going off to college and I was nervous for her being thrust into that situation. Mal, you’re just a baby!
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