What do you suppose first attracted Fate to Karen? Do you think that on some level Karen wanted someone else to control her life? Was she looking for another entity to blame for her troubles? Why do you think Jerome’s grave hadn’t been robbed before? If you were in Karen’s position, how would you handle…

Have you ever felt like your hope was being eaten alive? What does that feel like? Why is hope symbolized as a fruit? Do you think it’s also symbolic that hope trees continually bloom and produce fruit instead of going through a uniform change from flowering to bearing fruit? What draws the groupies to Roland?…

  General Discussion Questions  What sort of place is the orphanage? Is your view of the orphanage changing as you read more about it? Is this a lace you wold like to visit or live?  Everyone would like to have a miracle. Would you set out on a quest like Kelsey’s if you thought you…

Appropriate for grades 2 – 5.   Overview: Music is a form of communication and, as such, is constantly changing and evolving. Most musicians also view music as a language. Students need to appreciate the dynamic aspect of the definition in order to understand what is and isn’t jazz. Understanding the basic elements that define…

  Questions about the Book: Who is the main character in the book? Is the book written in first or third person narrative? What did Cole want most of all? What did Django want most of all? Do you think that Django knew why Cole was upset over the guitar strings and drums? Did Django…

by Amy Neftzger Discussion questions for this collection of short stories whimsically told from the moon’s point of view of life on earth. The moon shares stories that convey what he has learned about this planet, as well as his curiosity about it. The moon is a spectator to some of life’s most poignant moments.…