Discussion+Questions

Discussion Question chapters 1-7 1. Why did his dad die? 2. Why did his mother die? 3. Predict what will happen with Charlie? 4. Do you agree with Laf that Charlie has changed 5. What is th most important event that has happen so far?

1. Have you ever had a family member die? 2. Compare/Contrast Laf and yourself 3. How would you react If your mother died? 4. What would you change so far? 5. Put yourself in Tyree position, how would you deal with money?

chapters 7-9 1. Why is Laf and Charlie in the same room? 2. What did their mother die from? 3. Why do you think Charlie is mean to Laf? 4. Do Laf and Charlie goto school? 5. Why do you think Charlie is growing plants?

1. Has a member of your family ever died? 2. Has someone you have known ever gone to jail? 3. Dose anyone in your family have diabetes? 4. Do you know anyone that has struggled with money? 5. If you were one of the boys how would you feel?

Chapters 9-11 1. What do you think of Dr. Vernon? 2. Put yourself in laf's shoes, how do you think about things? 3. What do you think about his dad? 4. If you didn't have parent what would you do? 5. Do you like “Charlie?” why or why not

1. Has someone close to you ever been upset enough to go to a psychologist? why 2. Have you been in a position that you saved someone's life? 3. Has someone saved your life? 4. What were you thinking when you found out how his mom? Have you ever used this thinking in real life before? when? 5.What would you do if you were Laf.? Have you ever done this in real life before? Chapters 11-16 1. What kind of person do you think Aron is? 2. Did you believe that Charlie did not steal the car? 3. What do you think about Aunt Cecile? 4. What did you think of the dog dieing? 5. How do you like Laf feels about Dr. Vernon?

1. Have you ever done something very bad? 2. Have you ever had pets that have died before? 3. Do you have an older sibling? Do they help you? 4. Do you know anyone who has gone to a psychologist? 5. Do you have a lot of people in your family?

chapters 16-18 1. What do you think about Laf running into Aron on the street? 2. Compare/Contrast Aron and Charlie? 3. What is the most important event that has happened? 4. What would happen if Charlie never went t Rahway? 5. What is a possible solution to deal with Aron?

1. Put your self in Laf position would you be scared of Aron? 2. Have you ever had a life changing event? 3. What do you think is the most interesting thing that has happen to you? 4. What changes would you make to this book? 5. What would you do if you were Aron?

The End

-Jonathan