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.

Recommendations

What titles would you recommend for next year's book club? Why?

Taking Sides

Do you think the change in neighborhood was good for Linc? What drawbacks did it have? If you had the opportunity to move to the suburbs, would you? Why or why not?

Chicken Soup for the Latino Soul

The book Chicken Soup for the Latino Soul was intended to show the "storytelling traditions of the Latino culture." Do you like books that are based on your own culture? Why or why not? Explain with examples.