Eloise Goes to School
By Tracy Moore,
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A less bratty Eloise learns to handle bullies.
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What's the Story?
When Eloise annoys her tutor for the last time, it's off to private school for the free-spirited mischief-maker, but none of Eloise's usual antics fly at Hawthorne Prep. Can she fit in with a stricter regime, or will she find herself back at The Plaza with no educational opportunities?
Is It Any Good?
Eloise moves beyond her typical brattish behavior at The Plaza and into the stuffier environs of a private school, where she surprisingly manages to produce more mimic-worthy behavior. Although she bucks under the strict guidance of Mrs. Hedwig, she still models some important lessons about maintaining a bit of yourself even in the most rigid situations. And more importantly, she teaches some of the more indoctrinated kids how to stand up for themselves, and to bullies.
Fans of Eloise will still enjoy the antics of this rich kid who moves to the beat of her own very expensive, entitled drum, but parents will actually find a solid bit of wisdom here for school-aged kids in how to navigate this new, often scary terrain.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about when it's appropriate to quit something. We are often told we should always finish what we start, but are there instances where quitting is OK? Have you ever decided you no longer wanted to participate in a game, a sport, or activity? How did you handle it? Was it the right thing to do?
Standing up for yourself is an important skill, but it's not the only way to handle a bully. Have you ever dealt with a bully? How did you handle it? What was the outcome?
Eloise learned the importance of being in spaces where she could be herself, but she also learned something about the importance of rules and respectful behavior. Have you ever had to learn how to get along with others in a situation outside of your comfort zone? How did you react?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: July 24, 2007
- Cast: Neil Patrick Harris , Tim Curry , Vanessa Redgrave
- Director: Wes Archer
- Inclusion Information: Gay actors, Female actors
- Studio: Anchor Bay Entertainment
- Genre: Family and Kids
- Topics: Book Characters
- Run time: 47 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: September 20, 2019
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