James’s Reviews > The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds > Status Update

Person vs Self- Beatrice struggles with her past failures, her role as her mother, and he desire for a better future.

I think that Matilda will be laughed at for not dressing properly for school. (Zindel 17)

Her hair isn't quite combed, and her sweater doesn't quite fit, etc. (Zindel 11)

The author is describing the house and room that the story is taking place " A point of debarkation for a horse-drawn wagon to bring its wares to a small town." (2 Zindel)