Forced to reveal her condition, she must look to herself to develop an understanding and appreciation of her gift in this comingofage novel. Hi, i just wanted to say that your book a mango shaped space is really. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. For mia, though, this isnt just a fun way to think about numbers. Our rbdigital platform distributes the broadest array of digital content typesincluding audiobooks, video, magazines, ebooks, education, and entertainmentall in one powerful app. The story is an introspective look inside the world of one who perceives letters, numbers, and sounds as colors. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass, paperback barnes. That becomes an important setting because of events that take place there. Synesthesia synesthesia is a neurological disorder where the senses are combined. Jan 24, 20 this is a book trailer created by a 7th grade student from bloomington jr. He explains how the condition occurs and mia meets a group of other people. Sep 12, 20 there are a lot of issues dealt with in a mangoshaped space. A mangoshaped space, by wendy mass center for teaching.
Whats saddest is that a mango shaped space could be a great book, were it. She was different from everybody else in school, but that did not stop her from loving the colors she saw. Recorded books is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. One of the reasons we find ourselves attached to mia so quickly is because she talks to us as if we were her friends.
It has since been nominated for, and received, a number of other awards. Where does a mango shaped space take place answers. We used to be a lot closer, before she went to high school and dropped me like a pipinghot bag of microwave popcorn. If you like highaction stories or dislike realistic fiction, this may not be the book for you. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass in chm, doc, epub download e book. Beth has been away for a week at camp in california and is now all interested in nature and superstitions. A mango shaped space study guide and answer key by keys for. But if i couldnt use my colors, the world would seem so bland like vanilla ice cream without the gummy bears on top. Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. But, if your favorite books are inspiring, emotional, and moving, you would like a mangoshaped space.
Questions call for basic, inferential, and higher level thinking. Mar 28, 2018 the 6th chapter of a mango shaped space. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass state library of. The book received the american library association schneider family book award in. Books similar to a mangoshaped space a mangoshaped space. If you have not read this yet put it on your wishlist as a must read. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass louisiana young readers choice award nominee 2006 grades 68 submitted by elizabeth p. By clicking accept, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device. Wendy mass won the ala schneider family book award for her first young readers novel, a mango shaped space, about a girl with the fascinating condition synesthesia. There are a lot of issues dealt with in a mangoshaped space. Mass talks about a condition that most people have never even heard of and she just runs with it. Mia winchell has synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person can see sounds, smell colors, or taste shapes. A mangoshaped space 2003, a young adult novel by american author wendy mass, is the story of mia winchell, a thirteenyearold girl who lives with synesthesia. It was amazing how mia was able to see colors in sounds and numbers.
The answer key provides a clear response, but does allow for students to respond individually. Study guide questions for a mango shaped space separated into chapters. The young adult novel follows the life of a yearold girl, named mia, who seems to be the most normal in her crazy family. Mia winchell appears to be a typical kid, but shes keeping a big secretsounds, numbers, and words have color for her. What made you write about synesthesia in a mango shaped space. A mango shaped space was no doubt the best book ive ever read.
For others, their synesthesia takes the form of soundtotaste. Nov 16, 2008 wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mango shaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. Her senses are jumbled words and sounds often have color for her, among other effects. Im in 8th grade and im taking french it is so hard because just like mia my world is. The book received the american library association schneider family book award in 2004. Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of total fitness music. While shes there, it starts to rain and mango scrams. When wendy mass was growing up, she wanted to be an astronaut.
I was fascinated by it and thought it would be fun to give the condition to a fictional character, who felt like. To mia, the letter a glows with faded sunfloweryellow, screeching chalk sizzles. Sep 07, 2009 the main character mia is a sensitive yearold girl who comes to terms with a rare neurological condition called synesthesia. Learn more about the setting of a mangoshaped space and places youll read about in the book. Oct 15, 2015 wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mango shaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. So when she learns that its not normal she is surprised. Her 2003 novel, a mango shaped space won the american library association ala schneider family book award for middle school in 2004.
She sees colors and shapes with every sound and letter, and shes in the third grade when she discovers that not everyone sees the world as she does. May 29, 2009 a mangoshaped space, by wendy mass may 29, 2009 let me explain the problem in this book. The plot is extremely interesting and really, for lack of a better word, new. Mia winchell, the heroine of wendy masss 2003 novel, a mangoshaped space, has synesthesia. Read these frequently asked questions for more information. It won the ala schneider family book award which honors artistic expression of the disability experience. The main character mia is a sensitive yearold girl who comes to terms with a rare neurological condition called synesthesia.
She struggles through the ridicule of her classmates and hides her secret from everyone, including her family and her best friend, jenna. Aug 27, 2009 what year does a mango shaped space take place. Then an unexpected death happens making her even more shocked. The most common variety is called lexical synesthesia, which is where letters and. I think this is the theme because mia winchell is different from many other people with a mingling of the senses, called synesthesia. As is often the case in young adult lit, a mangoshaped space talks about what its like to be a teenager from the perspective of a teen. Synesthesia is where the senses in your mind blend together. I havent read this, but the synopses actually put me off of it. I think it takes place in northern illinois there is no best place to put movies so they take up space. A mango shaped space is about a girl who begins a journey to learn who she is and accept her. A mango shaped space has been added to your wish list. It won the 2004 american library association schneider family book award, along with multiple state book awards.
Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mango shaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. Pet care to be a responsible pet owner, it is important to remember. When she gets there, beth mocks her wet clothes but gives her a hug anyway. The color for her name is a sunflower yellow, and the numbers get mixed up in math class all the time. Oct 19, 2005 a mango shaped space was no doubt the best book ive ever read.
For example, words or sounds will produce colors, tastes, or scents. A mango shaped space unabridged audiobook, by wendy mass. A mango shaped space study guide and answer key by keys. A mango shaped space is a 2003 young adult novel by wendy mass. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. I came across a book called the man who tasted shapes by dr. This book is amazing and may be one of my alltime favorites which is really saying something. A mangoshaped space and millions of other books are available for instant access. Im in 8th grade and im taking french it is so hard because just like mia my world is full of colors and my words. Please help me where does a mango shaped space take. In a mangoshaped space, author wendy mass tells an intriguing, original story. To put it simply, synesthesia is a condition that some people have where the.
Mia has synesthesia, which means that she sees sounds, numbers, and letters in colors. In jeremy fink and the meaning of life, a boy embarks on a lifechanging journey. Wendy mass won the ala schneider family book award for her first young readers novel, a mangoshaped space, about a girl with the fascinating condition synesthesia. When the cat died she lost her grandpa and her colors. In this book mia has always seen shapes with each sound. A mangoshaped space is a 2003 young adult novel by wendy mass. Mass is at pains throughout the novel to make sure everyone knows her.
A mangoshaped space by wendy mass overdrive rakuten. And when tenor saxophones play, the music looks like a coiling snakeball of lit up purple neon tubes. As both a synesthete and an academic researcher of synesthesia myself, i strongly applaud wendy masss book a mangoshaped space. If you like a mangoshaped space you might like similar books every soul a star, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, 11 birthdays, eggs, the candymakers. Wendy mass born april 22, 1967 is an author of young adult novels and childrens books. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass a mangoshaped space is about a girl named mia who has synesthesia. The young adult novel follows the life of a yearold girl. Buy a cheap copy of a mangoshaped space book by wendy mass. When yearold mia finally reveals a closelyguarded secret, it soon echoes throughout her school. An awardwinning book from the author of jeremy fink and the meaning of life and the candymakers for fans.
All those people in their black and white worldsthey have no idea what theyre missing this is one of my fav quotes from the book. The setting of a mango shaped space takes place in present day in the suburbs of chicago. She was born with synesthesia, a neurological crosswiring that lets her see sounds, taste shapes, and smell colors. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Heres what i like about a mango shaped space by wendy mass.
Remembering the wonderful fiction books she had read while growing up, she began writing a mangoshaped space, which was published in 2003. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Wendy lives in new jersey with her husband and their twins. A mangoshaped space setting wendy mass this study guide consists of approximately 52 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of a mangoshaped space. This summary of a mango shaped space includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Book award for her first young readers novel, a mangoshaped space, about a girl with. Were talking about synesthesia, a big word for a condition where two.
A mangoshaped space is about searching for your place in a world full of. I managed to get this out a week later even though the audio file for the 6th chapter disappeared and i had to do it again. It was like she lived in another world that only she new about. A mango shaped space is one of wendy masss most successful novels, winning the schneider family book award for honoring artistic expression of the disability experience.
Bmg rights management, latinautor, emi music publishing, abramus digital, cmrra, aresa, latinautor peermusic, and 15 music rights. The electron transport chain takes place in the intramembrane space of eukaryotic mitochondria. May 06, 2015 a mango shaped space was no doubt the best book ive ever read. Together, mia and mango place the painting on her grandpas grave. I liked how the inside the cat there was part of her grandpa. Asked in mangoes how much time does it take to a seed of mango to turn into sapling. An awardwinning book from the author of jeremy fink and the meaning of life and the candymakers for fans for of wonder and counting by sevens mia winchell has synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person. Exploring themes of alienation, disability, accessibility, and the way teenagers deal with change and death, a mangoshaped space is masss most critically acclaimed book, a commercial hit, and successful in the awards circuit. If you like a mango shaped space you might like similar books every soul a star, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, 11 birthdays, eggs, the candymakers. This is where mia sits each day with jenna and a few other friends. The letter a, for instance, is the shade of a faded sunflower, screeching chalk makes red jagged lines in the air, and mias beloved cat, mango, is surrounded by an orange cloud. A mango shaped space by wendy mass a 7th grade science project, 2012. Heres what i like about a mangoshaped space by wendy mass.
A mangoshaped space quotes by wendy mass goodreads. He even gives her a website where mia can communicate with other synesthetes. To this end, mia is misunderstood by everyone around her, she pulls pranks on people a. In an intriguing first novel, mass introduces a yearold heroine with an unusual perspective.
A mangoshaped space is one of wendy masss most successful novels, winning the schneider family book award for honoring artistic expression of the disability experience. I welcome her first book and am certain young readers will, too. Jerry tells mia the name of her condition is synesthesia and that she isnt alone. I dont think it takes place in a specific time that they say in the novel, although it is modern so probably around the year it was written. The picture above shows that one fish is different from the others, like mia winchell is. All things like a rocket going to space, require a fuel to burn, oxygen and a heater. If she doesnt match the right colors with numbers, she has a hard time adding or subtractingand you can go ahead and forget about multiplying. A mango shaped space by wendy mass a mango shaped space is about a girl named mia who has synesthesia. The hand lettering for the cover is by billy kelly. In every soul a star, three very different kids are brought together by a solar eclipse. This study guide consists of approximately 52 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of a mango shaped space. A mangoshaped space, by wendy mass may 29, 2009 let me explain the problem in this book. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass is a wonderful book about how a young girl finds her true self and the courage to tell her very strange family the truth about herself, and risking loosing all.