The end of the book, the end of the blog

1. Compare the ways each of the main characters reacts to Adam when he is alive with the ways they react to his death. Why is Hattie surprised at her grandparents' grief? What ways does Hattie find to deal with Adam's death?

2. Now that you have finished, do you still like the book? What's your favorite part? What would you change about the book? Do you think it had a satisfactory ending?

Questions for Terra Nova Week

1. How is Hattie's mother similar to Nana? How is she different?

2. What is the importance of the carnival to the development of the story? What is the importance of the carnival in Hattie's life? In Adam's life? What does the carnival represent to Nana?

Some questions for you to ponder...

Hi Ladies,

Here are some new questions for you...

• How do you think the attitudes of Hattie' s grandparents are affected by their status in the town?

• How did Hattie's family keep Adam a secret from her for so long, especially in such a small town? Think of Villa and how fast news travels. Is it easy to keep things a secret in a small community?