48 pages • 1 hour read
Eve L. Ewing, Illustr. Christine AlmedaMaya and the Robot
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
How does Maya define friendship? What characteristics make MJ and Jada “the certified, record-breaking greatest friends in the solar system” (17)? Do these expectations cause problems for Maya once she is separated from her best friends? Explain your thinking.
Jada and MJ are placed in Ms. Montgomery's class, while Maya is stuck with Ms. Rodriguez. Compare and contrast the teaching styles and classrooms of the two teachers. How do these different styles and environments impact the students?
In what ways does Maya’s curiosity and love of science help her deal with the problems in her life?
