Ally 6

Why do you think Bree decided to join the other kids in the shed during the storm?

Ally 6

With regard to her friendship with Ryan, Ally thinks, "It's almost like nothing's changed.  Except, of course, everything has." (p.213)

What does this mean?  How has Ally's friendship with Ryan changed?  What do you think has caused it to change?

Jack 5

Final two sentences (page 208): "I know she's thinking about leaving and how hard it will be.  I know because I'm thinking the same thing."


Please discuss what you think this means from Jack's point of view.

Bree 5

Stella has now seen Jack's sketch book and Bree's wish book, both of which each character kept secret.  What do you make of that and what do you think Stella's role in this story might be?

Bree 5

In this chapter we learn how Ally's and Bree's plan worked out.  Now that they know, how might they react and interact with each other?

Ally 5

On the last page of this chapter, what do you think Jack meant by what he told Ally in the last paragraph?

Ally 5

Do you think Ally is thinking that perhaps Bree does have something to offer her, or in other words, is there something she can learn from Bree?  Why?

Ally 5

What do you think about the way Ally and Bree handled their ruse with their parents?  How effective do you think it was?

Jack 4

Why do you think Jack tends to put himself down and not be very good at accepting compliments?

Bree 4

Why do you think Bree sort of jumped out of character to help Pete?

Ally 4

Do you think Ally will be able to keep the "secret" from Kenny?  When he does find out, how do you think he will react?

Ally 4

Do you think Ally’s and Bree’s plan will work?  What complications or successes could you envision?