I have! It's one of my favorite books. I'd say the theme is centered around the saying, "home is where the heart is." and plays on the magic of childhood. In Mr. Craven, his stern brother, and Mary’s parents, readers have found evidence of a failed and fallen adult world. When Mary first arrives at <span>Misselthwaite in winter, she's spoiled rotten and downright rude. But she begins to garden. And when her flowers sprout in the spring, so does Mary's heart of gold. Hope that helps you! </span>
Answer:
The problems Laurie experiences in his start in kindergarten are rooted in a lack of impulse control. His problems escalate from the first behavior of "being fresh" with the teacher. He hits both teachers and students, is disobedient, yells during quiet time, stamps on the floor, and throws chalk.
