Among the Hidden

If you were Luke, would you have participated in the rally with Jen? Why or why not?

Call Me Maria

Have you ever felt like Maria in the book? She seems like she is stuck between two cultures. Make a personal connection. Explain what happened to Maria, what happened to you, and how the two situations are alike.

Getting to Know You

What is the best book you have read recently? What was the book about? Why did you find it interesting? Would this make a good book for book club? Why or why not?

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Waiting for Normal

In the book, Miranda means a lot of things to a lot of different people. She is an obstacle for Mommers, Soula's 'Cookie', and the daughter that her father seems to really miss (even though he has started a new family). What do you think about Miranda as a character?

Accidental Love

What did you think of Marisa as a character? Based on her experiences in the book, what message do you think that the author is trying to get across to us as readers?

Life As We Knew It

What do you think about Miranda as a character? Would you be her friend? Why or why not? Explain in one detailed paragraph.

The Omnivore's Dilemma

Write about two facts that you learned that surprised you about corn. What were the facts and why did they surprise you?

Notes from the Midnight Driver

Do you think Alex is the typical teenager? Why or why not? Please give details from the story to explain your thinking.

Welcome to MDBC! Our first book: The Boy Who Dared

What is freedom worth for Helmuth? Do you feel the same way? Why or why not? Be sure to give a detailed explanation.