Book Review Discussion Questions RR Provided by Focus on the Family magazine Table of Contents R My Name is Rachel ...... 3 Rocket Blues ...... 22 Rabbit Hill ...... 3 Rodrick Rules ...... 22 Race for Freedom ...... 4 Rogue Knight ...... 22 Ragged Dick or Street Life in New York With Roland Wright Future Knight . . . . . 23 the Boot-Blacks ...... 4 Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry . . . . . 23 Raiders from the Sea ...... 4 Romeo and Juliet ...... 24 The Raider’s Promise ...... 5 The Root Cellar ...... 24 The Railway Children ...... 5 Roughing It! ...... 24 and Her Father ...... 6 Ruffleclaw ...... 25 Ramona and Her Mother ...... 6 The Ruins of Gorlan ...... 25 ...... 7 Running from Reality ...... 26 Ramona Quimby, Age 8 ...... 7 Rush Revere and the Star-Spangled Banner . . 26 Ramona the Brave ...... 8 ...... 8 Ramona’s World ...... 9 Ransom’s Mark: A Story Based on the Life of the Pioneer Olive Oatman ...... 9 Raven’s Gate ...... 10 Raymie Nightingale ...... 10 Reached ...... 11 Ready Player One ...... 11 The Reclaiming of Shilo Snow . . . . . 11 The Red Pyramid ...... 12 Red Queen ...... 12 Red Riding Hood ...... 13 Redshirts ...... 13 Redwall ...... 14 Remarkable ...... 14 Replication: The Jason Experiment . . . . 14 The Reptile Room ...... 15 Requiem ...... 15 The Restaurant at the End of the Universe . . 15 The Return of Sherlock Holmes . . . . . 16 Return to the Isle of the Lost . . . . . 16 The Returning ...... 17 The Reveal ...... 17 Revenge of the Red Knight ...... 17 Revolution ...... 18 Revolutionary War on Wednesday . . . . 18 Rilla of Ingleside ...... 18 The Ring of Rocamadour ...... 19 River to Redemption ...... 19 The Road to Oregon City ...... 20 The Road to Yesterday ...... 20 Roadside Assistance ...... 20 Robopocalypse ...... 21 Rock Harbor Search and Rescue . . . . . 21

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R My Name is Rachel were in need? What would make you reluctant to ask for help from This historical some people? juvenile fiction Rabbit Hill This picture book, by Patricia Reilly 5 . The apostle Paul wrote in Giff is published adventure by Philippians 3:13-14: “But one Robert Lawson by Wendy Lamb thing I do: Forgetting what is Books, an imprint is published by behind and straining toward Viking, a division of Random House what is ahead, I press on toward Children’s Books. of Penguin Books the goal to win the prize for USA. This book R My Name is Rachel is written for which God has called me heav- ages 9 and up. is written for kids enward in Christ Jesus ”. How ages 9 to 12. does this compare to the advice Search for a review of this book Pop and Mr . Appleby give Rachel for parents at pluggedin.com/ Search for a review of this book when they only tell her to “look book-reviews. for parents at pluggedin.com/ forward” as a means of giving her book-reviews. hope for the future? From where If your children have read this book, does our hope come? In whom consider talking about the story If your children have read this book, can we best place our trust? using these discussion questions: consider talking about the story using these discussion questions: 1 . How does Rachel feel when she 6 . While Rachel’s father is away, she learns she has to leave the fami- finds and reads a letter he had 1 . What does Uncle Analdas tell ly’s apartment in the city? What started to Miss Mitzi . Later she Little Georgie about new folks is most devastating to her? What shows it to Miss Mitzi . Why is coming? What message do does she come to love about the doing this wrong? What should you get from his speech? Is it a farmhouse? What events shape she have done? sad message or a hopeful one? this change in her attitude? Explain your answer . 7 . Rachel breaks into the closed 2 . How well do you think you’d do schoolhouse and “borrows” a few 2 . How do the new folks make if you were left on your own for a books to read, but later returns friends with the animals? How long time? How might you take them . Is it really “borrowing” do the animals repay their kind- care of younger siblings if you when someone takes some- ness? When have you done had money? How might you take thing without asking the owner? something kind for someone care of them if you didn’t have What did Rachel really do? What else? When have you done some- money? should she have done? thing to thank someone for *their* kindness? 3 . How do the drawings Rachel sees 8 . An ongoing sibling rivalry exists in the house, barn and on rocks between Rachel and Cassie . They 3 . What kinds of things happened encourage her? Why did Anton generally manage to make things during the time bad folks lived draw them? What kinds of pic- right with each other, though in the house? How do you think tures inspire you? some mean thoughts and words this impacted the animals as occur . How do you and your sib- they prepared for new people 4 . Why does Rachel believe she lings treat each other? How can to come? When have bad past can’t ask for help? Who does you keep from competing with experiences made you feel ner- help her? What would have hap- each other? How can you treat vous about what the future might pened if Mrs . Freeman hadn’t each other with respect if you hold? helped Rachel? Is Cassie right to disagree with each other? ask Miss Mitzi for help? Whom 4 . What are some of the things might you ask for help if you Mother worries about? Which of

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3 her concerns actually happen? so that you can be thought of If your children have read this book, How we should handle our fears? having a good name? consider talking about the story using these discussion questions: 5 . Who was St . Francis of Assisi? 3 . What does Pa tell Libby about Why do the new folks put this courage? Where does it come 1 . Name some of the people who statue in their yard? What are from? In what areas of your life help Ragged Dick . How do they some symbols, items or bumper do you need to be more coura- help him? If you were older, how stickers you see in the world geous? What do you need to do would you have helped him? around you that might help you to be more courageous in these What things can you do now to determine what the people who areas? help those less fortunate than own them think or believe? yourself? 4 . Why do Libby’s feelings of friend- 6 . How does this story about ani- ship for Elsa change? Who have 2 . How do you think Mr . Whitney mals differ from animals in the you been jealous of? How has and Frank’s friendship and advice real world? What is idealis- jealousy hurt you or someone helped Dick to see he might have tic about this fictitious world? you know? a better future? What jobs do you How do animals feed in the real like and could see yourself doing world? What would this family 5 . Think about Jordan, Elsa and as an adult? Has anyone inspired need to do to keep their garden Libby . How do people treat each you to do that kind of work? safe in the real world? Have you of them differently based on their How? race or wealth? How are people ever had a garden? How did you 3 . What good qualities does Dick keep animals from it? from different races and social classes looked upon in our soci- have that make him able to sur- ety today? How does God feel vive alone on the streets? What about people of different skin col- qualities do others see in him ors or social classes? that cause them to trust and Race for Freedom encourage him? How do these This historical fic- qualities help Dick to improve tion novel by Lois himself? What strengths do you Walfrid Johnson Ragged Dick or Street have that will help you in life? is the second in How do these qualities help you the “Freedom Life in New York With to improve yourself? Seekers” series pub- lished by Moody the Boot-Blacks 4 . Dick has very little, but is thank- Publishers, River This historical ful for what he has . Name 10 North Division. This book is written drama book is first things you are thankful for . How for kids ages 9 to 16. in the “Ragged are your things different than or Dick” series by the same as Dick’s? Search for a review of this book Horatio Alger for parents at pluggedin.com/ Jr. It Originally 5 . What are the steps Dick takes to book-reviews. appeared in improve himself? What things Student and can you do to improve yourself? If your children have read this book, Schoolmate mag- consider talking about the story azine in 1867; first published as using these discussion questions: a book in 1868 by A.K. Loring. 1 . What are some historical facts or It is now published by Penguin Raiders from the Sea places you learned about in this Publishing, as well as others. Ragged This first histori- story? What was the most inter- Dick is written for kids ages 10 and cal fiction book in esting to you? up. the “Viking Quest” series by Lois 2 . What does Caleb mean when Search for a review of this book Walfrid Johnson is he tells Libby her pa has a good for parents at pluggedin.com/ published by Moody name? What does it take to have book-reviews. Publishers. Raiders a good name? How can you live From the Sea is writ- ten for kids ages 10 to 14. The age range reflects readability and not necessarily content appropriateness . Search for a review of this book for parents at PluggedIn .com/book-reviews .

4 Search for a review of this book 4 . What have Aiden and Mam for parents at pluggedin.com/ O’Toole been praying for since book-reviews. The Raider’s Promise Mikkel raided their country- This historical fic- side? How can you trust that God If your children have read this book, tion book is the knows His plans for you? Are consider talking about the story fifth in the “Viking you willing to submit your life to using these discussion questions: Quest” series Him even when things do not go 1. Raiders from the Sea gives a by Lois Walfrid your way? wonderful example of how the Johnson and is published by 5 . How difficult is it for Bree’s par- choices of one person affect oth- ents to pray for the man who has ers . Mikkel’s desire for fortune Moody Publishers. The Raider’s caused the hurt in their family? is greater than his empathy for Are you willing to pray for your others . Several times in the story, Promise is written for kids ages 10 to 14. enemies? Are you willing to trust Bree makes a remark about miss- that God is in control even when ing her home and her family . Search for a review of this book you do not see a happy ending These comments seem to take for parents at pluggedin.com/ today? Mikkel by surprise, as if it never book-reviews. occurred to him that his prisoner had a life and family . Discuss If your children have read this book, how your decisions affect others . consider talking about the story The Railway Children 2 . Another theme throughout the using these discussion questions: This drama, his- book is that God is always with 1 . Mikkel has found a new free- torical book by you, regardless of your situation . dom in his walk with God . Why Edith Nesbit was If God were a physical being and does Mikkel want a new begin- originally writ- you truly believed He was with ning with Bree? What does he do ten as a serial story you day and night, how might to prove this to her? How does for The London you act differently? Bree react? How do you react Magazine in 1905, when someone you know is try- it was published in 3 . Discuss how easy it is to think ing to change for the good? Why England in 1906. that you are alone or that no one is it difficult to change your views The edition reviewed was published is watching . What kinds of things about those you know who say in 2017 by MacMillan Collector’s can you do to remind yourself of they have changed? What can Library, a division of MacMillan God’s presence? you do to help instead of hinder Publishing. The Railway Children is written for kids ages 8 to 14. 4 . The O’Toole family makes prepa- people in their Christian growth? rations for the Viking attack . 2 . With his newfound faith, how Search for a review of this book They had to think ahead about does Mikkel view his sinful past? for parents at pluggedin.com/ what might happen . How can Even though God forgave him, book-reviews. Christians be spiritually prepared what does he need to do from for an attack from the Enemy? those he has wronged? If your children have read this book, consider talking about the story 5 . What types of preparations can 3 . When Brother Cronan forgives using these discussion questions: you do to make sure that you are him on behalf of the Irish peo- 1 . What kind of lifestyle do the kids ready? ple, how does Mikkel feel? Have and their parents have before you ever felt that type of forgive- Father’s imprisonment? How ness? How does Mikkel want to does that change after Father make things right? How does leaves? What would it be like to he plan to undo the evil he has go from your current life to pov- done? What have you ever been erty? What do you think you’d forgiven for? Is there anything in miss the most? your life for which you need to make restitution? 2 . In what ways do the kids con- nect with the people in their

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5 town? What is community, and 1 . Do you agree with Ramona’s Would you ever want to do this why is it important? When have father that the Quimbys are a again? you helped others in your church, happy family? How can you be school or town? When have peo- a happy family even when you ple helped you? have problems? How would you describe “a happy family”? Ramona and Her 3 . Why doesn’t Mother tell the chil- dren where their father has gone? 2 . Why does Ramona change the Mother When have we kept a secret items on her Christmas wish This humorous from you? Why do adults some- list after her father loses his job? book is not in a times decide not to tell their kids What, if anything, has caused series but is the everything? you to stop and think about how fifth in a collection much something costs? What, if of eight books that 4 . Why does Mother become angry anything, has made you change feature Ramona when people give her things your mind about something you Quimby as the for free? Why can it be hard to wanted because it cost too much? main character. accept help from others? When is Written by Beverly it important to accept help from 3 . Ramona has lots of ideas about Cleary, the Ramona Collection is others, even if it feels strange or what she would do with a mil- published by HarperTrophy, which difficult? lion dollars—buying a cuckoo is an imprint of HarperCollins clock for every room in the Publishers. Ramona and Her Mother 5 . What are some of the brave house and going to Disneyland . is written for kids ages 8 to 12. things the children do to help out What would you do if you had their friends and family? When a million dollars? Do you think Search for a review of this book have you done something brave? having more money makes peo- for parents at pluggedin.com/ How did you feel after you did it? ple happier? book-reviews.

4 . Why do try If your children have read this book, to get their father to stop smok- consider talking about the story Ramona and Her ing? What have others tried to using these discussion questions: stop you from doing for your 1 . What does Willa Jean do that Father own good? What have you tried reminds one of the guests of This humor- to stop others from doing for Ramona? How does Ramona feel ous book is not their own good? in a series but is when she hears this? Does her the fourth book 5 . How does Ramona feel when mother agree or disagree? in a collection she comes home from school 2 . Why does Ramona get frustrated of eight that fea- and finds the house locked? Tell when she is sewing with her ture Ramona about a time when you were mother? Tell about a time when Quimby as the locked out of your house . Did you spent time with one of us main charac- you feel the same way Ramona [your mother or father] . Was that ter. Written by , the did? What did you do while you time ever interrupted? How did Ramona Collection is published were waiting for someone to the interruption make you feel? by HarperTrophy, which is an come home and let you in? imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. 3 . Why is Ramona confused when 6 . Why is Ramona surprised when Ramona and Her Father is written Mrs . Rudge says there is no such her sister is chosen to play the for kids ages 8 to 12. word as can’t? Is Mrs . Rudge right part of Mary in the Christmas or wrong? What did Mrs . Rudge Search for a review of this book pageant? Does she feel different mean? for parents at pluggedin.com/ when she sees Beezus dressed as book-reviews. Mary? What kind of play have 4 . Why isn’t the stew ready when you been in at school or church? the Quimby family comes home If your children have read this book, How did it feel to dress up like from their long day? Who is consider talking about the story someone or something else? responsible for making dinner at using these discussion questions:

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6 our house? What was the worst Search for a review of this book dinner our family has ever had? for parents at pluggedin.com/ book-reviews. Ramona Quimby, Age 5 . Ramona thinks parents should be cheerful and loving all the If your children have read this book, 8 time, never sick and never tired . consider talking about the story This humorous Is this possible? Is it true that using these discussion questions: book is not in a people are grumpier when they series but is in are tired? Are you? Tell about 1 . When Ramona touches her a collection of a time when you were grumpy mother’s belly and feels the baby eight books with because you were tired . kick, she calls it a miracle . Why Ramona Quimby do you think she uses that word? as the main char- 6 . How does Beezus feel when she Are you as curious as Ramona is acter. Written by spends her own allowance to get about babies? Beverly Cleary, her hair cut at a salon? Have you the Ramona Collection is pub- 2 . Why does Ramona ask her sis- ever bought something with your lished by HarperTrophy, which is an ter to put their dead cat into a own money and wish you hadn’t imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. cardboard box instead of doing it afterward? Ramona Quimby, Age 8 is written for herself? Have you ever had a pet kids ages 8 to 12. 7 . What does Mr . Quimby mean die? Did you have a funeral after- when he says the world doesn’t ward, like Ramona and Beezus, Search for a review of this book revolve around Ramona? What or did you do something else to for parents at pluggedin.com/ does he want her to learn? remember your pet? book-reviews. 8 . Why does Ramona’s mother help 3 . Why are Ramona and her sis- If your children have read this book, pack a suitcase when Ramona ter worried when their father consider talking about the story decides to run away? Have you can’t find a teaching job? Have using these discussion questions: ever wanted to run away from you ever had to move to another our home? Why? What made you city because one of your parents 1 . Ramona finds forgiveness change your mind? changed jobs? difficult when her mother acci- dentally puts a raw egg instead 9 . What kinds of things does 4 . Did Ramona do the right of a hardboiled one in her lunch . Ramona remember when she thing when she disobeyed Mrs . Has your mother (or I) ever done realizes how much her mother Kemp and crawled under Aunt something that you needed to loves her? What are some things Beatrice’s dress to retrieve the forgive her (or me) for? Was for- that I do [or your mother does] wedding ring? What would you giving easy or hard to do? for you that make you feel loved? have done if you were Ramona? 2 . Why did Mrs . Quimby serve 5 . How does Ramona feel when she tongue instead of roast beef to isn’t allowed into the hospital the family? Have you ever been Ramona Forever to see her baby sister? What are served something that you didn’t some things that you aren’t old This humorous like? What is the worst thing you enough to do? book is not in a were ever served? What is the series but is in a best thing? How do you handle collection of eight both situations? books that feature 3 . Why do Mr . and Mrs . Quimby Ramona Quimby ask Ramona and her sister to as the main char- cook dinner for the family? Is acter. Written by this a fair consequence for the Beverly Cleary, way they were acting? What do the Ramona Collection is pub- they learn from cooking dinner lished by HarperTrophy, which is an together? imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Ramona Forever is written for kids 4 . How does Ramona feel when she ages 8 to 12. overhears Miss Whaley call her a

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7 nuisance and a show-off? Should 2 . When the boys on the play- Search for a review of this book teachers talk with each other ground are teasing Beezus, why for parents at pluggedin.com/ about their students? How does does Ramona tell them not to book-reviews. Ramona feel after she tells her take the Lord’s name in vain? teacher what she heard? What does that mean? Have If your children have read this book, you ever tried to do something consider talking about the story 5 . How does Ramona know that nice for someone and have been using these discussion questions: her parents are concerned about misunderstood? their family’s future? Have you 1 . Why does Ramona’s sister call ever heard your mother and 3 . Why are Ramona and her sis- her a “pest”? Has anyone ever father talking about grown-up ter so glad that their parents are called you a name? How did it things when they think you’re building an extra bedroom onto make you feel? not listening? the house? What is the best thing 2 . Why does Ramona think Miss about sharing? What is the hard- Binney is going to give her a 6 . Why did the mysterious stranger est thing? pay for the Quimbys’ meal? Have present? Can you remember a you ever done something nice for 4 . Why is Ramona angry with time that you were expecting someone you didn’t know? How Susan as they are making paper something to happen and were did you feel afterward? owls? Have you ever felt that disappointed when it didn’t? someone was copying your ideas? 3 . How does Ramona feel when What did you do? the children laugh at her during 5 . On the first night that Ramona show-and-tell? Why do they stop Ramona the Brave laughing when Miss Binney tells This humorous sleeps in her new bedroom, how does she feel? Have you ever got- them to say “Chevrolet”? Has book is not in a your teacher ever said or done series but is the ten something that you asked for and then were surprised that it something that made you feel second in a col- that she really understood you? lection of eight wasn’t what you thought it would books that fea- be? 4 . Why does Ramona want to ture Ramona 6 . Why does Ramona hide her pull on Susan’s curls? Is Miss Quimby as the progress report in a drawer? How Binney being fair when she sends main charac- does Mrs . Quimby respond when Ramona home after pulling ter. Written by Beverly Cleary, the Ramona says that her parents Susan’s curls? Ramona Collection is published love Beezus more than they love by HarperTrophy, which is an 5 . Why does Ramona hide behind her? Have you ever felt this way? imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. the trashcans? Have you ever had Ramona the Brave is written for kids a substitute teacher? How was ages 8 to 12. she different from your regular teacher? Search for a review of this book Ramona the Pest for parents at pluggedin.com/ This humorous 6 . How do the boys feel when book-reviews. book is not in a Ramona wraps the worm series but is the around her finger and says she is If your children have read this book, first in a collec- engaged? Do you think she will consider talking about the story tion of eight books marry ? using these discussion questions: with Ramona Quimby as the 7 . Why is Ramona afraid behind 1 . Why did the author title this main character. her Halloween mask? Will any- book Ramona the Brave? Can Written by Beverly one know she is behind it? Have you remember some of the brave Cleary, the Ramona Collection is you ever worn a mask? How did things that Ramona does at published by HarperTrophy, which it make you feel? home and at school? When was is an imprint of HarperCollins the last time you felt brave? Publishers. Ramona the Pest is writ- ten for kids ages 8 to 12.

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8 and your friends do in school to man has an excuse . How does celebrate Valentine’s Day? How this relate to Topeka and her con- Ramona’s World do you let your friends know that viction to find the Oatman girls? This humorous they are special to you? book is not in a 2 . Read Proverbs 31 and compare series but is the 5 . Why do Ramona and Daisy this woman to Mrs . Oatman . eighth in a col- write a letter to the owner of the Now consider Olive at the end lection of eight ad in the newspaper? Have you of the story . In what ways is she books that feature ever written a letter to, emailed like—and not like—her mother? Ramona Quimby or texted someone you didn’t Is Olive on her way to becoming as the main char- know? Explain . Did you receive a a Proverbs 31 woman? response, as Ramona did? acter. Written by Beverly Cleary, 3 . Mr . Oatman and Lorenzo are the Ramona Collection is pub- 6 . Why does Ramona want to take strong men in the family, but lished by HarperTrophy, which is an care of Clawed? Have you ever they have different personalities . imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. been paid to take care of some- What are their godly qualities? Ramona’s World is written for kids one else’s pet? How was watching Would you want them in your ages 8 to 12. a pet easy? How was it difficult? family?

Search for a review of this book 4 . In I Corinthians 12 and 14, we for parents at pluggedin.com/ can read about spiritual gifts . Mr . book-reviews. Ransom’s Mark: A Oatman seems to have had the gift of discernment; Mrs . Oatman If your children have read this book, Story Based on the seems to have had the gift of consider talking about the story exhortation . What gift or gifts do using these discussion questions: Life of the Pioneer you see in Olive by the end of the 1 . Sometimes Ramona feels that Olive Oatman story? everyone gets more attention This book is in than she does . Have you ever the “Daughters 5 . When her faith is shaken, Olive felt that way? What helped you of Faith” series by is encouraged by Topeka to recall understand that you don’t have Wendy Lawton all of God’s protection over her to compete for your parents’ or and is published by in the past . By remembering spe- teacher’s attention? What helped Moody Publishers. cific times when God revealed Ramona understand this? Ransom’s Mark is His faithfulness, Olive is able written for kids to grow her faith in the pres- 2 . What surprises Ramona about ages 8 to 12. ent . What experiences in your Daisy’s family? Whose house past do you need to remember to have you spent time at? How are Note: If parents pursue addi- help you be more faithful in the your friend’s family, house and present? tional study, they will learn that the rules different from ours? What Oatmans were a Mormon family. is similar about your friend’s 6 . When Olive’s fate is in the hands family and ours? Search for a review of this book of the Mojave leaders, who must for parents at pluggedin.com/ decide if she can return to the 3 . What does Ramona do to look book-reviews. white men, she prays for them to nice for her school picture? What come to the right decision . Do went wrong? Think about a time If your children have read this book, you sometimes rely too much on you had your picture taken at consider talking about the story trying to talk someone into your school . How did you decide what using these discussion questions: way of thinking, or do you make to wear? Were you happy with it a matter of prayer and ask God the way the photo turned out? 1 . Topeka and Olive talk about their to guide the wisdom of those in Explain . views on God, and Olive is sur- authority over you? prised that God was able to use 4 . How does Ramona feel when Topeka to rescue her and her sis- 7 . During the drought and famine Yard Ape writes a note to her on ter . Romans 1:20 says that God among the Mojave people, Olive Valentine’s Day? What do you makes Himself known so that no prays for God to help her find

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9 berries, which He does . Others Search for a review of this book consider her find to be a mira- for parents at pluggedin.com/ cle . Later, the chief’s wife entrusts book-reviews. Raymie Nightingale a plot of land to Olive and Mary This drama, com- Ann to tend for food . Think If your children have read this book, ing-of-age book about the story of Joseph, who consider talking about the story is written by was also used to help feed people using these discussion questions: Kate DiCamillo who took him captive . What par- 1 . If you somehow knew that peo- and is published allels can you draw between the ple you loved were going to be in by Candlewick two, and how do their stories glo- a terrible accident, what would Press. Raymie rify God? you do? Why didn’t Matt try to Nightingale is writ- stop his parents from attending ten for ages 10 and 8 . The Bible tells us to feed the hun- older. gry, clothe the poor and bring the wedding? How does he feel now about the fact that he didn’t water to the thirsty . List the peo- Search for a review of this book tell them about his vision? ple in the story who did those for parents at pluggedin.com/ things . Are you surprised by the 2 . What (or who) was the source of book-reviews. diversity of their backgrounds? ultimate evil in this book? What What can you learn from this? did the bishop from the Nexus If your children have read this book, say the church believed about consider talking about the story 9 . At the end of the story, Topeka using these discussion questions: encourages Olive to remember evil? What does the Bible tell us God’s love for her every time she about the origins of evil? What 1 . In what ways does each girl sees her tattoo—the mark of her do you believe? feel like absolutely everything ransom . Is there a visual cue you depends on her? When have you 3 . Why does the Nexus feel the felt this kind of pressure in your can use during your everyday life need to cover up Raven’s Gate? to remind you that God loves life, as though it was up to you Why does Fabian say uncer- to make sure things worked out you and sent His son to be your tainty is the one thing people in substitution and your ransom? OK? What does the Bible say the twenty-first century can’t live about how God will help you in 10 . Psalm 18 is close to Olive’s heart . with? Do you agree that we live times of trouble? Read it all the way through and in a time where, as Fabian says, note the comments and imagery there is no room for the impos- 2 . Why do Raymie’s feelings often about being a captive who has sible? Do you think humankind shift back and forth from hope been delivered from strong ene- will ever reach a point where we to hopelessness? Why is Raymie mies . Is Olive’s story one of exile? feel totally secure, healthy and afraid to wish for good things? Why, or why not? How might she prosperous because of human When have you wished for some- find strength in the stories of bib- accomplishments? Why or why thing that didn’t turn out the way lical captives? not? How can you explain God you hoped? How did you feel? to a society that expects certainty, What gave you hope again? science and proof? 3 . How does Raymie feel when her 4 . What do you believe about black dad finally calls her? How are her Raven’s Gate magic and witchcraft? Do rituals attitude and feelings toward him This science fic- and spells have any real power? different than at the start of the tion/fantasy Is there such a thing as ESP or book? When has a person you suspense thriller precognitive abilities? Is there loved disappointed you? How book is the first in anything wrong with playing did you respond to the person’s “The Gatekeepers” around with witchcraft, listen- behavior? series by Anthony ing to dark music or playing with Horowitz and a Ouija board, if you’re doing it 4 . How would you respond to is published just for fun? How does the Bible Raymie’s questions about why the by Scholastic say we should treat magic, spells, world exists? Do you agree with Publishing. Raven’s Gate is written etc .? her that the only way to deal with for ages 10 and up. your questions and struggles is The age range reflects readability and not necessarily content appropriateness . Search for a review of this book for parents at PluggedIn .com/book-reviews .

10 to just keep moving? What does Do you agree or disagree with to steward the resources you’ve the Bible say about how you can Ky? Explain . How would you been given well? find answers and rest when life define prayer? is hard? 3 . Halliday helped to rectify the 4 . What definition would you give overcrowded public school sys- 5 . How does the friendship between for the Pilot? What character tem by creating virtual schools . The Three Rancheros change traits make a good leader? How How do you think our society their lives? When have you had do you determine whom you can would benefit (or not benefit) a friend who supported you in a trust as a leader? from Halliday’s type of virtual difficult time? How can you sup- schools? How are they different port someone, especially a person from the virtual schools we cur- whose life may be hard? rently have? What would you Ready Player One enjoy about attending a virtual This dystopian, school? What do you enjoy about suspense/thriller the school you attend? Reached book by Ernest This dystopian Cline is pub- 4 . What is Wade’s cynical view of romance trilogy lished by Crown Christianity? In what ways do is the third in the Publishers, a divi- you agree or disagree with him? “Matched” series sion of Random How do you think his views were written by Ally House Inc. Ready influenced by his admiration of Condie and is pub- Player One is writ- Halliday? Who influences your lished by Dutton ten for kids ages 14 and up. faith? Is this a good influence? Books, a division of Explain . Penguin Group. Reached is written Search for a review of this book for ages 12 and up. for parents at pluggedin.com/ book-reviews. Search for a review of this book The Reclaiming of for parents at pluggedin.com/ If your children have read this book, book-reviews. consider talking about the story Shilo Snow using these discussion questions: This Christian If your children have read this book, fiction, science fic- 1 . Wade and his friends create ava- tion, dystopian consider talking about the story tars to mask their identities . using these discussion questions: book by Mary What do the characters’ avatars Christine Weber 1 . Indie and Ky hear from the Pilot tell us about their desires and is a sequel to The that the Rising chose them, even their insecurities? How do you Evaporation of Sofi before they joined . Look up John use clothes, make-up and other Snow and is pub- 15:16 in the Bible . Talk about devices to hide your insecuri- lished by Thomas how the Lord chose us and the ties? What thoughts or problems Nelson, a registered trademark of mission He has given us . do you try to keep others from Harper Collins Christian Publishing knowing about you? Is there any- Inc. The Reclaiming of Shilo Snow is 2 . Xander realizes that Cassia’s love one you can be honest with, and written for kids ages 15 and up. will mean more if she were to if so, what makes him or her choose to love him rather than trustworthy? Search for a review of this book have the Society choose him for for parents at pluggedin.com/ her . How is this like the kind of 2 . The book’s premise begins with book-reviews. love God desires from us? How the idea that global warm- does free will factor into our love ing created a huge deficit in If your children have read this book, for God? our energy reserves . What have consider talking about the story you been taught about this the- using these discussion questions: 3 . Ky mistakenly says that pray- ory? Where do you stand on this ing was when people would say issue? Regardless, it’s appropriate 1 . Why did Inola make her origi- aloud what they wanted and to be a good steward of all God nal agreement with the Delonese? hope someone would hear them . has created . What can you do Would you have made the same choice? What effect does Inola’s

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11 job have on Sofi and Shilo? What The Red Pyramid is written for kids red pyramid collapses and her sacrifices would you make for ages 10 and up. father is killed . Is Sadie respon- your family? Would you be will- sible for her father’s death? How ing to make the same sacrifices Search for a review of this book would it affect you if your actions for strangers? for parents at pluggedin.com/ led to the death of someone else? book-reviews. 2 . What would be the benefit of being able to communicate tele- If your children have read this book, pathically with someone? Who consider talking about the story Red Queen would you like to have that con- using these discussion questions: This fantasy nection with? Why? What would 1 . Why does Sadie feel aban- book by Victoria be the downside of someone doned by her father? How does Aveyard is pub- being able to read your mind? this affect her relationship with lished by Harper Without having the ability of Carter? What misconceptions do Teen, a division telepathy, what are some things Sadie and Carter hold about each of Harper Collins you can do to become a better lis- other’s lives, and how do they Publishers. Red tener and communicator with resolve these issues? Have you Queen is written your friends and family? ever been treated differently than for kids ages 11 and up. 3 . Why was the black market cre- one of your siblings? How did this make you feel? Search for a review of this book ated in this story? Can you think for parents at pluggedin.com/ of ways people are trafficked 2 . Uncle Amos says that Egyptian book-reviews. today? What ways can you pro- gods don’t represent the forces tect yourself from being a victim of good and evil, but of order If your children have read this book, of sexual predators? and chaos . How does this differ consider talking about the story using these discussion questions: 4 . In what ways are the Fan Fight from the God of the Bible? How Games like the ancient games would Christianity be different 1 . Compare Mare’s world with ours . played in the Roman coliseum? if we believed that order were In what ways do you think peo- How are they like our present the highest good? When have ple today treat people who are day video games? Why might you experienced circumstances different? Do you think there are people enjoy watching others in that were orderly but not good? people in our society who are competitions or in danger? How When have you been in a chaotic treated as inferiors? How might can you prevent yourself from environment that wasn’t evil? that be changed? becoming desensitized to the 3 . Throughout the story, Egyptian 2 . Why might Prince Cal have given violence you see in video games, gods possess animals and people . movies or social media? Mare coins and a job? How can How is this possession similar to you tell that Prince Cal didn’t 5 . What events occur to help Sofi demon possession as described believe in the current form of forgive Miguel? Her mother? in the Bible? government? Why might he defend a system of government Does forgiveness come easy to 4 . Sadie and Carter meet their par- that he doesn’t truly believe in? you or is it difficult? What helps ents in the Hall of Judgment . What parts of our government you forgive others? There, Anubis weighs the hearts bother you? How can you defend of the deceased . Ammit the our system of government while Devourer eats the hearts of the still working toward change in it? The Red Pyramid wicked . Compare the Egyptian vision of the afterlife to what the 3 . The Scarlet Guard believes the This fantasy book by Bible teaches . Rick Riordan is the only way to change the govern- ment is through violence . What first in the “Kane 5 . Sadie’s parents make choices that are some other ways Mare and Chronicles” series lead to their deaths . How would the Scarlet Guard might be able and is published by you feel if your parents sacrificed to influence the government Disney-Hyperion, their lives for something they rather than using violence? a division of the believed to be necessary? When Disney Book Group. Sadie pronounces Set’s name, the

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12 4 . Throughout the book, Mare is 1 Corinthians 13:4-7? How does What duty do you owe to your warned not to trust people . How Peter? Which do you feel is the friends, acquaintances and neigh- does her failure to heed that better man for Valerie? Explain . bors to let them know what you advice hurt her? What are some have learned? choices she could have made that 3 . Does Father Solomon act like may have stopped Prince Maven’s a man of God? How does he 3 . Why does Lieutenant Collins betrayal? Without becoming use God’s Word to justify evil transfer Dahl from the too cynical, what are some ways acts? How can you keep from Xenobiology Lab to the bridge you can guard your heart from defending your wrong actions by crew? What dangers will Dahl be betrayal but keep it open to lov- misusing God’s Word? forced to face as a bridge crew- ing others? member? Have you ever been in a situation where someone 5 . Mare must assume a false iden- resented you and intentionally tity in order to save herself and Redshirts tried to make life harder for you? her family . To what lengths This science fiction, How could you respond to this would you go to protect your comedy book by kind of person in love, even if family? Would you betray what John Scalzi is pub- they dislike you? How can you you believed in, if you thought lished by Tor and build goodwill with those around it would keep them alive? What is written for kids you and create mutually helpful beliefs wouldn’t you betray? ages 12 and up. relationships?

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13 Search for a review of this book If your children have read this book, for parents at pluggedin.com/ Redwall consider talking about the story book-reviews. This first adven- using these discussion questions: ture book in the 1 . How would you feel if you were If your children have read this book, “Redwall” series the only ordinary person in a consider talking about the story by Brian Jacques family or town of remarkable using these discussion questions: is published by people? What are Jane’s talents 1 . Why does Abby have a prob- Puffin Books, and gifts? What talents or gifts do lem with human cloning? Why an imprint of you have? is embryonic stem cell research Penguin Group such a hot issue for characters in and is written for 2 . Would you rather be around Jane this book? What do various char- kids ages 8 to 12. or another character from this acters believe about this type of book? Explain why . How should testing? What is your opinion of Search for a review of this book gifts and talents be used? What these practices, and why? for parents at pluggedin.com/ is one good thing about using book-reviews. your gifts to help others? What 2 . If this story were true, should happens when people use their the Jasons be considered human? If your children have read this book, talents only for their own good? Explain your answer . consider talking about the story Do you like being around peo- using these discussion questions: ple who are only concerned 3 . What happens that makes Abby 1 . Matthias believes he was born about how well they do a partic- concerned she is not setting a to fulfill a purpose . What is your ular thing? Explain . How can you good Christian example for her purpose, or how can you dis- use your gifts and talents to serve father? Do you think her argu- cover it? others? mentative behavior toward her father is justified, or does it harm 2 . How is Redwall like the story of 3 . Why does Ysquibel hide his true her Christian witness? Explain David and Goliath (1 Samuel identity? Do you think he was your answer . In what ways does 17)? happier being a pirate at sea or your behavior toward friends, being a great composer? What teachers, siblings or parents 3 . Cluny seems to have no regard do you think would make him demonstrate (or fail to convey) for the lives of others . Where do happy in the future? your beliefs? you see that sort of behavior in our society? 4 . What would you do if you uncov- 4 . Why is Martyr’s name so appro- ered a secret about somebody priate for him? What are some 4 . In what ways does Cluny’s famous? What would you do if of the sacrificial things he does? unkind behavior toward others someone promised to reward you What does Abby learn from him end up hurting him? for the information? about how to behave like Jesus? To whom does Martyr show compassion? Remarkable Replication: The Jason 5 . What are Abby’s views on dating? This contemporary Are her methods (wearing lit- fantasy is written by Experiment tle make-up, not studying alone Lizzie K. Foley and This science with a boy, etc .) wise or sim- published by Dial fiction book by ply old-fashioned? Explain your Books for Young Jill Williamson answer . What safeguards do you Readers, a division is published have in place to keep yourself out of Penguin Group. by ZonderKids, of compromising situations with Remarkable is writ- a division of members of the opposite sex? ten for ages 9 to 12. Zondervan, a HarperCollins 6 . What role does “purpose” play Search for a review of this book company, and is in this book? Do you agree with for parents at pluggedin.com/ written for kids ages 13 to 18. Abby that God has a purpose for book-reviews.

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14 each of us? What do you think events that have taken place? 3 . After Alex leaves, Lena realizes your purpose might be? When have you regretted some- that he sacrificed himself to keep thing you said or didn’t say? How her safe . Lena also realizes the might the situation have been sacrifices her mother made for different if you had acted in a dif- her . Have you ever sacrificed for The Reptile Room ferent way? someone else? Has anyone ever This humor, sacrificed for you? What was the horror, adventure 5 . In what ways do the Baudelaire situation? What does the Bible book by Lemony children work together and pro- say about true sacrifice? Snicket (real name tect one another? How well do Daniel Handler) is you and your siblings work 4 . Fred is abusive to Hana . What the second book together and get along? What are does the Bible say about how a in the “A Series some ways you can be kind, lov- husband should treat his wife? of Unfortunate ing and helpful to your siblings? Events” series published by Harper Trophy, a trademark of HarperCollins The Restaurant at the Publishers The Reptile Room is Requiem This science fiction/ End of the Universe written for kids ages 8 to 12. This science fiction, romance book by Search for a review of this book Lauren Oliver is fantasy, humor for parents at pluggedin.com/ the third in the book is second in book-reviews. “Delirium” series the “Hitchhiker’s and is published Guide to the If your children have read this book, by HarperCollins. Galaxy” series by consider talking about the story Requiem is written Douglas Adams using these discussion questions: for kids ages 14 and up. and is published by Pan Books Ltd. 1 . Why might the adults not believe Search for a review of this book (1980); the 1995 book reviewed was the Baudelaire kids when they for parents at pluggedin.com/ published by Ballantine Books. The say they are in danger from book-reviews. Restaurant at the End of the Universe Count Olaf? When have you felt is written for ages 14 to 18. like adults didn’t listen to you If your children have read this book, or believe you, even though you consider talking about the story Search for a review of this book were telling the truth? using these discussion questions: for parents at pluggedin.com/ book-reviews. 2 . What special skills or interests 1 . At the end of the story, Lena does each of the Baudelaire chil- advises readers to take down the If your children have read this book, dren have? What are some of walls in their lives . She infers that consider talking about the story your special abilities and inter- behind the safety of a wall, peo- using these discussion questions: ests? How might those skills ple may never know bad things, come in handy if you are ever in but they won’t find heaven, either . 1 . What is satire? How is it used a difficult situation? What does that statement mean in this novel? Is it OK to joke to you? Have you built any “walls” about serious topics? Are there 3 . How do you feel when you read in your life? Should they be torn things we shouldn’t joke about? about Count Olaf? What would down? Explain . Why is it important to think crit- you do if someone was trying to ically about a joke’s purpose and hurt or kidnap you? Talk about 2 . Hana’s jealousy led her to turn meaning? some things you could do to her friends over to the regula- get away from a scary stranger . tors . How has jealously affected 2 . What is Ford’s and Arthur’s dis- Where could you go to get help? your friendships? How could covery about the Question to the situation have been handled the Ultimate Answer at the end 4 . What are some of the regrets differently? of the book? What does their Violet and Klaus have as they discovery mean? What do you look back on the unfortunate think the meaning of life is? Why is important to have hope

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15 and purpose in life? How does and how a believer is to seek God give your life meaning and justice? If your children have read this book, purpose? consider talking about the story 2 . What are the two most common using these discussion questions: 3 . How is power portrayed? How motivations of the perpetrators is the Ruler of the Universe in these stories? What do they 1 . While Yen Sid teaches that a vil- immune from the corruption of think they will gain by commit- lain needs a talisman for power, power? Is the Ruler’s worldview ting these crimes? When have what do you think makes a vil- healthy? Explain . Would it work you done something wrong out lain in our world? What kind in our world today? Why is it of a desire to gain someone’s of things do villains do in our important to know what is real? attention or money? world? What can you do to pro- tect yourself from them? 4 . When Ford and Arthur discuss 3 . In which stories does Holmes the Garden of Eden, what does allow perpetrators to go free, and 2 . Why does the magic mirror try Ford say about it? Read Genesis 3 . why? Does justice always require to convince Evie that her friends Does Ford’s account line up with that a person who has done had deserted her? Have you the Bible? Why is it important to something wrong be punished by ever felt like you had no friends? know the Bible and think criti- the law? Explain your answer . What did you do to help yourself cally about what people say about to feel better? it? If you don’t know the Bible 4 . Which of these stories demon- strate the dangers of alcohol 3 . How does the Golden Cobra try story, how might you be swayed to trick Jay? What would keep by what books say about the abuse? How do the characters harm others because of their you from giving in to the temp- Garden of Eden or how he world tation of betraying someone for began? alcoholism? What does Watson say about Holmes and his former riches? What are some things cocaine use? What helps you stay that other kids do to get money The Return of Sherlock away from alcohol and drugs? or become popular? Which are good ways, and which are poor Holmes 5 . How is Holmes able to discover choices? How can you keep your- This mystery, clues and scenarios others can- self from temptations like that? suspense, his- not? If you had Holmes’ keen torical book abilities to notice and discern, 4 . Why is it scary for the villains to by Sir Arthur how would you use these skills? learn that the power of good is Conan Doyle was stronger than the power of evil? originally pub- How is that true in our world as lished in 1905 by well? Read James 1:17 . Where do McClure, Phillips Return to the Isle of all good things come from? Can & Co., the Readers there be good in the world with- Digest Association Inc., edition was the Lost out God? published in 1991. The Return of This adventure, Sherlock Holmes is written for ages fairy tale, super- 5 . Why does Mad Maddy betray 16 and up. natural realism Mal and try to feed her to the book is second in crocodiles? Have you ever done Search for a review of this book the “Descendants” something to hurt a friend’s feel- for parents at pluggedin.com/ series by Melissa ings (like when Mal cut off the book-reviews. De La Cruz and heads of Maddy’s dolls)? What is published by could you do to show those you If your children have read this book, Disney-Hyperion, hurt that you were sorry? Can consider talking about the story an imprint of Disney Book Group. you think of a time when a friend using these discussion questions: Return to the Isle of the Lost is writ- hurt your feelings? What can you 1 . How do you feel about Holmes’ ten for ages 9 to 12. do to keep yourself from being contention that some crimes, upset with them? How might which can’t be touched by the law, Search for a review of this book forgiveness free you and your require personal revenge? What for parents at pluggedin.com/ friend? does the Bible say about revenge book-reviews.

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16 Christ followers today called to change the way people see share God’s light with others? things? The Returning This Christian fic- 5 . What are some of the sacri- tion, dystopian, fices different characters make science fiction to follow the light? What sort Revenge of the Red book is third in of sacrifices have you made, or the “Seer” series might you be called to make, Knight by Rachelle as a follower of Christ in your This histori- Dekker and is pub- society? cal, adventure, lished by Tyndale Christian fic- House Publishers. tion is written The Reveal by Marianne The Returning is written for ages 18 This coming-of- Hering and Paul and up. age book is the McCusker and fourth in the published by Search for a review of this book “Becoming Beka” Focus on the for parents at pluggedin.com/ series by Sarah Family in association with Tyndale book-reviews. Anne Sumpolec House Publishers, Inc. Revenge of and is published by the Red Knight is written for ages 7 If your children have read this book, Moody Publishers. consider talking about the story and up. The Reveal is written for kids ages 13 using these discussion questions: to 18. Search for a review of this book 1 . Even though Elise is immune to for parents at pluggedin.com/ Search for a review of this book the Genesis Serum, what some- book-reviews. times causes her to lose her true for parents at pluggedin.com/ book-reviews. sense of identity? When has fear If your children have read this book, caused you to forget the power consider talking about the story If your children have read this book, and identity you have in Christ? using these discussion questions: How can you have confidence consider talking about the story that God’s power and presence using these discussion questions: 1 . What happens when James first meets Patrick and Beth? How are alive in you even at the times 1 . Mark, Beka and Josh have differ- could James have reacted differ- you don’t *feel* Him? ent ideas about what is physically ently? Why is it important not to appropriate . What does Mark jump to conclusions? Have you 2 . What do Elise and the Seven believe? What does Beka believe? ever made assumptions about believe is the key to restoring the What does Josh believe? What do someone and found out later you people of Authority City? In our you believe? real world, are all people children were wrong? What happened? of light who simply need to be 2 . Do you know people who think reminded of their true identities? like Mark? Beka? Josh? What 2 . How is Hugh disloyal to Lord Explain your answer . were the consequences of their Darkthorn? What is loyalty? actions? 3 . How do Remko and the others Who are you loyal to? How can in Trylin City respond when they 3 . Why did Gretchen decide to kill you show your loyalty? know they’re under attack? Why herself? Have you ever felt that 3 . What does Sir Andrew do when does this passivity bother Nicolas way? Who is someone you could Hugh tries to lock the children in so much? When have you been talk to if you ever feel that way? in a situation where it seemed the tower? How does this show wiser to submit than fight? What 4 . What does David, Lori’s dad, his faith in God? Have you ever happened? struggle with? How does the been in a situation where doing world view pornography? What the right thing was difficult or 4 . What similarities and differ- do you believe about pornogra- even dangerous? Were you able ences did you see between life in phy? Is it something you struggle to trust God anyway? Authority City and in our soci- with? How does pornography ety? In what tangible ways are 4 . How does the red knight break the code of honor during the

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17 joust? What should he have 3 . Both Alex and Andi were drawn 3 . What does Morgan ask the kids done? Can you think of examples to risk their own lives to bring to find and why? How can words of rules and laws in your own comfort to a dying child . Is there be powerful? How have someone life? Why is it important to fol- any social injustice you feel par- else’s words helped you or hurt low them? ticularly moved by? What things you? How can your words help or could you do to show God’s love hurt someone? 5 . What is Hugh’s job in the cas- to the world? tle? What does it mean to be a steward? Is Hugh a good stew- 4 . Andi’s guilt led her to con- ard or a bad steward? Explain . template suicide on several Rilla of Ingleside How are we supposed to stew- occasions . What would you do if This histori- ard the things that God has given you thought a friend was think- cal novel is the us? How can you and I be better ing about killing herself? Whom eighth book in the stewards? could you call for help? “Anne of Green Gables” series by L. M. Montgomery and is pub- Revolution Revolutionary War on lished by Starfire, This mix of a con- Wednesday an imprint of temporary and Random House Children’s Books. historical drama is This fantasy adven- ture novel by Mary This book is written for kids ages 12 written by Jennifer and up. Donnelly and pub- Pope Osborne is the 22nd book in lished by Delacorte Search for a review of this book Press. Revolution is the “Magic Tree for parents at pluggedin.com/ written for ages 14 House” series and book-reviews. and up. is published by Random House. If your children have read this book, Search for a review of this book Revolutionary This book is written consider talking about the story for parents at pluggedin.com/ for kids ages 5 to 8. using these discussion questions: book-reviews. Search for a review of this book 1 . How does responsibility for If your children have read this book, for parents at pluggedin.com/ another life help Rilla mature? consider talking about the story book-reviews. What responsibilities and experi- using these discussion questions: ences have helped you grow up? If your children have read this book, 1 . Andi has difficulty letting anyone consider talking about the story 2 . What world events impacted close to her . How might the death using these discussion questions: Rilla’s life? What world events of Truman have contributed to impact your life? this? How might her home life 1 . On which special holiday does before his death have contributed the patriot’s secret mission take 3 . How can you honor soldiers? to it? What might her relation- place? Why don’t the soldiers How can you honor wounded ship have been with her parents if give up fighting for freedom, soldiers? How did Rilla honor Truman had lived? even though they want to be them? home for Christmas? Talk about 2 . What have you done that has a time when doing the right 4 . Who are some of the people in made you feel guilty? Were you thing was difficult for you . Was it this story who were afraid? How able to find some way to allevi- worth doing the right thing, even did they overcome their fears? ate your guilt? If so, what? If not, when it was hard to do? What helps you overcome your perhaps reading Psalm 103:8-12 fears? would help . Describe the nega- 2 . Why doesn’t Annie want to leave tive effect guilt had on Andi . She the soldiers? Is there someone jokes about Jesus healing bro- you wish you could help? How ken people . How could He have can you help someone, even if helped her? you’re not physically near them?

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18 book might not be the best? In exemplify being the Lord’s ser- what way is a young person in vant and not a slave? What does The Ring of this book a role model? How is the Bible say about serving Rocamadour she a good or poor example? others? This mystery by 6 . How does the author incorporate 2 . How does Ruth show she is con- Michael D. Beil literature, math and other sub- cerned by what other people is the first book jects into the plot of this book? think of her? When have you in “The Red Blazer What lesson does Margaret been more concerned about how Girls” series and learn, partly because of the Great others view you than about how is published by Expectations scene the girls God sees you? Knopf Books for act out, that helps her develop Young Readers, a closer relationship with her 3 . How does Ruth prepare Adria an imprint of Random House grandmother? In what ways can for adulthood? What kinds of Children’s Books. This book is writ- literature and math help you out- choices does she expect from ten for kids ages 8 to 12. side of school? How might these Adria? How have I given you the freedom to make your own subjects help you as you grow Search for a review of this book older? choices and face your own conse- for parents at pluggedin.com/ quences? What kinds of choices book-reviews. 7 . In the process of their investi- do you feel I expect from you? gation, do the girls play by the If your children have read this book, rules? What do the girls do 4 . Why does Adria hesitate to consider talking about the story that may have been disrespect- marry Carlton? What do Adria using these discussion questions: ful, dangerous or illegal in their and Carlton disagree on? Why don’t they know how each other 1 . If you had a ring that could grant search for the ring? Are there thinks, at first? What can we do you any wish, what would you other ways they could have han- to improve our communication wish for? Why? dled these situations, instead of lying, breaking into the church, with our friends? 2 . What conclusions does Sophie etc .? What would you have done 5 . Should Adria have stolen the jump to regarding Leigh Ann? in their place? petty cash from the store? What How does she treat Leigh Ann should she confess to the store and Raf as a result? Have you owner? Why should she pay it ever been sad or angry about back? When have you had to something, only to learn later River to Redemption confess something that you did that you had misjudged the situa- This Christian fic- wrong? Why does Adria help a tion? What happened? tion, historical, 15-year-old escape? How is this romance by Ann different from stealing the store’s 3 . How much do Sophie and her H. Gabhart is pub- money? If a law is unjust, what friends know about their faith? lished by Revell, a can you and I do to change it? What are some ways people’s division of Baker lives can show their commitment Publishing Group. 6 . How does Will respond to his to Christ? This book is writ- wife’s death? How does or doesn’t ten for ages 18 and up. 4 . How often do the girls use God’s he doubt the power of prayer or the power of God? Can you be a name in vain? Why do they do Search for a review of this book Christian and have doubts about this? Why do people use pro- for parents at pluggedin.com/ the Christian life? What are some fanity? What does the Bible say book-reviews. about God’s name and how it of your doubts? should be used? If your children have read this book, consider talking about the story 5 . Which adult characters are the using these discussion questions: best role models for the girls? Why? Which are the worst? What 1 . Why doesn’t Louis leave makes them the worst? Which Springfield during the chol- choices made by the adults in this era epidemic? How does he

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19 are than to take a brave step 3 . In “A Commonplace Woman,” into something new? What new everyone thinks they know The Road to Oregon thing would you try right now if all about the dying woman . you knew there was no way you Describe how they are wrong . City could fail? Can you describe a time when This adven- you thought you knew a person ture book is the 1 . Why is it so vital for the pioneers but were wrong about him or fourth book in to travel in wagon trains? What her? Share a time when someone the “Oregon is community, and why is it so thought he or she knew you but Trail” series by important to be surrounded by was wrong . Jesse Wiley and others you can trust? How do is published by you form your own community 4 . In “A Dream Come True,” what is Haughton Mifflin today? one thing that bothers Anthony Harcourt IP Unlimited Company. about Clara? What should they This book is written for ages 8 to 12. have done to reach a better con- clusion about bedclothes? How Search for a review of this book The Road to Yesterday are they both being stubborn and for parents at pluggedin.com/ not listening to the other? Name This historical, book-reviews. something you have refused to drama book by do out of being stubborn . How L.M. Montgomery If your children have read this book, did that situation turn out? consider talking about the story is published by using these discussion questions: McGraw-Hill Ryerson in Canada. 1 . What are some of the most dif- These short sto- ficult losses that your character ries are related to Roadside Assistance experiences in this book? When the community found in the “Anne This contemporary have you lost a family member or of Green Gables” series. This book is Christian, com- a beloved pet? How did you han- written for ages 18 and up. ing-of-age book dle your grief? by Amy Clipston Search for a review of this book is published by 1 . Based on your experiences in for parents at pluggedin.com/ Zondervan. This this book, what items did the book-reviews. book is written for pioneers need most? What were ages 13 to 16. they able to do without? What If your children have read this book, do you need most as you journey consider talking about the story Search for a review of this book through your life? What happens using these discussion questions: for parents at pluggedin.com/ book-reviews. when you put too much focus on 1 . In “A Dream Come True,” what the things you don’t really need? does Anthony realize? How does If your children have read this book, his infatuation with Caroline consider talking about the story 1 . How does it feel to know your hurt his marriage with Clara? using these discussion questions: character’s survival depends on How does he get over his infat- the choices you make? What are uation? What does “the grass is 1 . How Emily experiences grief is some of the tough decisions you greener on the other side” mean? different from how her father face in real life? What kinds of How does this describe Anthony? processes his grief . What are choices will keep your life on a In what way have you though the some of these differences? Have positive path? Where can you grass was greener somewhere you known anyone who has had turn for wisdom when you don’t else but learned otherwise? a profound loss? What are some know what to choose? things you might do to help 2 . In “Fancy’s Fool,” what are Esme’s someone through this difficult 1 . If you had been alive in the 1800s, observations about Aunt Hester? time? how would you have felt about Why doesn’t anyone believe her? 2 . This story is partly about a teen- going west and leaving your com- Tell about a time when you had age girl who feels alone and as fortable life behind? When does important information to share if she doesn’t fit in with her new it seem easier to stay where you but people didn’t believe you .

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20 environment . How have you and his computer-hacking abil- experienced the feeling of being ities . What incident contributes on the outside? How did you Robopocalypse to Lurker becoming less self- adjust? This science fiction ish? Why does Lurker say that book by Daniel H. his time as a prankster made him 3 . Many times, appearances are Wilson was orig- owe a debt to other people? How what validate a person’s worth . inally published does Lurker ultimately serve Chelsea tells Emily that Zander by Doubleday, humanity with his talents? won’t be able to resist her when a division of he sees her dressed up and wear- Random House 4 . Why does Cormac Wallace try to ing makeup . From where does Inc. Robopocalypse keep his older brother, Jack, from our worth come? is written for adults but attracts the helping people during the chaos interest of kids ages 14 years and up. of the Zero Hour attacks? How 4 . Emily misjudged her cousin do the brothers’ ideas about her- Whitney, thinking she was not a Search for a review of this book oism differ? When robots slowly true friend . What led Emily to for parents at pluggedin.com/ kill Tiberius, why does Cormac think that Whitney was shallow? book-reviews. warn Jack against helping their What could Whitney have done fellow soldier? What reason does differently that would have better If your children have read this book, Jack give for helping Tiberius, conveyed her concern for Emily? consider talking about the story even knowing that offering aid could result in his own death? 5 . Zander doesn’t want to be a doc- using these discussion questions: tor . How does he cope with his 1 . Why is Archos intent on destroy- 5 . Why does Cormac say that father’s unwillingness to recog- ing humanity when he says that human beings have become a nize their differences? Do you living things are incredibly valu- better species for having fought think he respectfully manages able? Archos is unable to recreate the robot war? In what ways his relationship with his father? another version of himself; why can struggling against adversity What were Zander’s goals regard- is he frustrated by his inability to improve a person’s life? After the ing studies beyond high school? create life? In the real world, how war is over, what is Cormac’s out- Was his father’s assessment of does God create new life? Can look on life? auto mechanics an accurate one human beings invent life from (“a good hobby but not some- machines? thing to pursue full time”)? What would you like to do as a career? 2 . Why do the members of the Rock Harbor Search What are the obstacles in your Osage Nation decide to let in ref- path? ugees from the robots? What and Rescue problems arise within the Grey This mystery adven- 6 . Would you be comfortable Horse reservation because of the ture book by talking with your pastor or youth refugees they harbor? How does Colleen Coble is the leader about your problems? Lonnie Wayne Blanton deal with first in the “Rock Lark Iron Cloud, a young man Harbor” series for 7 . Talk about some blessings in your accused of stealing food from kids and is pub- life that perhaps you had not the community? What difficul- lished by Thomas considered earlier as blessings . ties would arise if Lonnie Wayne Nelson. Rock simply imprisoned Lark, and Harbor Search and Rescue is written what would happen if he failed for kids ages 7 to 12. to punish Lark in any way? Why does Lonnie Wayne say that Lark Search for a review of this book is not a warrior but a gangster? for parents at pluggedin.com/ How does Lonnie Wayne’s guid- book-reviews. ance help Lark become a tribal leader? If your children have read this book, consider talking about the story 3 . Initially, Lurker is completely using these discussion questions: self-absorbed with his pranks

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21 1 . How did Mrs . Dancer use Emily 2 . What differences does Bryan see 1 . Why doesn’t Greg care to hear to sell more jewelry? Why must between the Huskies players and about Rowley’s vacation? If he Emily forgive Mrs . Dancer? the Blues players? In what ways finds other people’s vacations Describe a time when you had to are the Huskies a better team? In boring, what should he do when forgive someone who had hurt what ways are they a worse team? they talk to him about them? you . Describe a time when you What are some important quali- What should you do when some- had to receive forgiveness from ties for a team player? When have one talks about something that someone else . you experience good team play? you aren’t interested in hearing?

2 . When Emily discovers Brandon’s 3 . What are some of the nega- 2 . What was Rowley and Greg’s secret, she tries to persuade tive remarks people make about code? How did it work for them? him to tell the truth . How does Bryan’s size? When have you Have you and your friends ever Brandon respond? Tell about a been criticized or teased because had a secret code? Did it work? time when you told the truth, of something you can’t help? even though it got you or some- What did you do in response? 3 . What word would you use to one else in trouble . describe Greg and Rodrick’s rela- 4 . Why does Nigel dislike Bryan? tionship? How does their mother 3 . Bree encourages Emily to make What does Bryan realize about try to get them to do more things peace with Rachel . What does his behavior toward Nigel? When together? Does it work? What she tell Emily to do? How does have you discovered you were will it take for Greg and Rodrick’s Matthew 5:23-25 relate to Emily’s hurting someone’s feelings unin- relationship to improve? situation? Describe a time when tentionally? What did you do you had to work or play with about it? 4 . What kind of friend is Greg to someone you didn’t get along Rowley? What kind of friend is with . What did you do? 5 . Name a few of the things Bryan Rowley to Greg? Are you more learns about himself after the like Rowley or Greg when it Huskies cut him . When have you comes to friendship? Explain . found yourself in an unwanted situation but ended up learning 5 . If you had a new journal, what is Rocket Blues the first thing you would write This sports book valuable life lessons? What did about? is part of the you discover? “Rocket” series by David Skuy and is published by Scholastic Canada Rodrick Rules Rogue Knight This adventure, Ltd. Rocket Blues This realistic book fantasy story is written for kids is the second in the by Brandon ages 9 to 12. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series by Jeff Mull is the sec- Search for a review of this book Kinney and is pub- ond book in the for parents at pluggedin.com/ lished by Amulet “Five Kingdoms ” book-reviews. Books, an imprint series published of Harry N. Abrams, by Aladdin, an If your children have read this book, Inc. Rodrick Rules is written for kids imprint of Simon consider talking about the story ages 8 to 12. & Schuster. This book is written for using these discussion questions: kids ages 8 to 12. Search for a review of this book 1 . How does Bryan treat his mom? for parents at pluggedin.com/ Search for a review of this book Why doesn’t he see how Maddy is book-reviews. for parents at pluggedin.com/ struggling? When have you been book-reviews. so wrapped up in your own prob- If your children have read this book, lems that you failed to recognize consider talking about the story If your children have read this book, the needs and hurts of friends or using these discussion questions: consider talking about the story family members? using these discussion questions:

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22 1 . Why does Cole refuse to wager 5 . Why does Trillian the torivor unselfishly? What happened? his money in a shell game say that all action begins in the What does it mean to be true to with a man in East Carthage? mind? In what ways does your yourself? What does the man say about attitude shape your reality? What things that seem too good to be does the Bible advise you do 3 . Which brother would you have true? How are gambling games with your thoughts according picked to become a knight? How designed to gain and keep your to 2 Corinthians 10:5? How can does Roland and Shelby’s father attention? Why is it dangerous to you become more aware of your decide who to choose? Are his bet money on games? Are there thought processes? How can you tests fair? If you had to choose other ways to risk money, while take your thoughts captive so one person in your class to be a playing games that aren’t neces- even your thoughts will be more knight, who would it be? What sarily gambling, such as putting obedient to God?? qualities does this person have coins in a claw machine or pay- that are important or knightly? ing for upgrades to a phone game that you downloaded for free? How can you remain aware of Roland Wright Future Roll of Thunder, Hear these kinds of schemes? Knight 2 . Why doesn’t Jace tell Mira about This historical fic- My Cry his feelings for her? How does his tion story by Tony This historical extreme confidence in all other Davis is the first in fiction novel by areas of life hurt him as far as the “Roland Wright” Mildred D. Taylor Mira is concerned? What makes series published by is the first in a romantic love seem more fright- Delacorte Press, an series about the ening and risky than friendship imprint of Random Logan family pub- to him? What would you do if House Children’s lished by Dial you were Jace? Books, a division of Random House Books, a member Inc. This book is written for kids of Penguin Group, 3 . What makes Jill hesitate to run ages 6 to 9. USA, and is written for kids ages 8 to away, even when presented with 12 years. the opportunity for freedom? Search for a review of this book Why is she trying to make the for parents at pluggedin.com/ Search for a review of this book best of her situation instead of book-reviews. for parents at pluggedin.com/ leaving the situation? When has book-reviews. fear held you back from doing If your children have read this book, something? How might fear consider talking about the story If your children have read this book, keep you from making a wise using these discussion questions: consider talking about the story using these discussion questions: decision? 1 . Why does Roland want to be a knight? What advice does he get 1 . How would you feel if people 4 . What does the Rogue Knight do from Sir Gallawood? Give exam- treated you the way they treat once he has won a city? Why do ples of some situations where he Cassie and other black people in people feel his actions are inap- follows the knight’s advice . Why this story? How would you want propriate? What happens to the is it sometimes difficult for him to respond to them? Why do cities he conquers after he gives to do the right thing? Who in Cassie, Uncle Hammer and oth- them money and leaves them your life gives you good advice? ers sometimes hold their tongues without leadership? What are Give some examples where you rather than lashing out? the real-life benefits that cit- have followed that person’s good izens receive from having a 2 . What are some of the ways the advice . Why is it sometimes diffi- government? Why are laws and Logans do fight back against cult for you to do the right thing? governing bodies necessary to racism? What risks are they tak- help large groups of people live 2 . How might Sir Gallawood’s ing by doing this? Do you think comfortably together? Name advice benefit you in your you would have fought back or some ways that our laws and gov- life? Can you think of a time kept quiet if you were in their erning body work . when you behaved justly and situation?

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23 3 . Why does Mama take the kids to chance? What does she do to help the Barry home? What does she make the situation better? Why reveal to them after they leave? The Root Cellar is expecting others to change When has witnessing something This fantasy, his- for you not a good idea? What painful helped you learn a valu- torical book by difficult or uncomfortable cir- able lesson? Janet Lunn was cumstances are you facing right first published in now? What are some things you 4 . What kind of person is T . J .? Canada by Lester can do to help make the situation What happens to him at the & Orpen Dennys better? end of the story? How does he Limited, 1981; get himself into this terrible sit- this edition is 5 . If you had a root cellar that uation? What does his story published by Seal would take you back in time, suggest about the type of people Books, an imprint of Random House where and when would you want with whom we should surround of Canada and is written for kids 10 to go? Who would you like to ourselves? and up. meet, and why? Search for a review of this book for parents at pluggedin.com/ Romeo and Juliet book-reviews. Roughing It! This play This autobiog- by William If your children have read this book, raphy, historical, Shakespeare is consider talking about the story humor book by published by using these discussion questions: Mark Twain Signet Classic, 1 . How does Will say the soldiers is published Penguin Group were treated differently before by American and is written for and after the war? How are Publishing adults but is some- American war veterans treated Company; Open times studied by high school classes. in our day? What difficulties do Road Integrated Media Inc. and is written for kids 13 Search for a review of this book they face after coming home and up. for parents at pluggedin.com/ from battle? What are some ways book-reviews. you can support the troops who have fought for your freedoms? Search for a review of this book for parents at pluggedin.com/ If your children have read this book, 2 . What kind of a person is Rose book-reviews. consider talking about the story when she first arrives in Canada? using these discussion questions: How does she change over the If your children have read this book, 1 . What is the difference between course of the story? What are the consider talking about the story true love and attraction? Which causes of these changes? When using these discussion questions: do you think Romeo and Juliet have you gone through a diffi- 1 . What is a tall tale? What is an had, and why? cult situation and grown stronger example of a tall tale that Twain because of it? tells? How can you tell the story 2 . What does “Romeo and Juliet” isn’t completely true? Though teach us about holding grudges 3 . In what ways is Rose’s life differ- tall tales are fun to hear, what or acting upon our prejudices? ent in Canada than it was with are some dangers of telling half- her grandmother in America? truths in day-to-day life? Tell 3 . What mistakes were made in What are some aspects of her about a time when you exag- “Romeo and Juliet?” new life that are difficult for her? gerated the truth . Why did you When have you had to move, 4 . Is a double suicide romantic? do this? What were the conse- change schools or enter a new, quences? What do you wish you’d unfamiliar situation? How did 5 . Based on what the Bible says done differently? about the treatment of our bodies you handle it? (Romans 12:1; 1 Corinthians 6:15, 2 . What does Twain promise to 4 . Why does Rose decide to give life 19-20, for example), how do you give up if he survives being lost with her aunt and uncle another think God feels about suicide? in a snowstorm? What do his

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24 companions promise to give up? Search for a review of this book What happens after they survive for parents at pluggedin.com/ the storm? Why might they have book-reviews. The Ruins of Gorlan done this? How do trials bring This fantasy people closer to God? How did a If your children have read this book, adventure is the struggle you have had bring you consider talking about the story first book in closer to God? using these discussion questions: the “Ranger’s 1 . How does Tommy convince his Apprentice” series 3 . What is silver fever? How does by John Flanagan silver fever affect Mark Twain? mother to let Ruffleclaw stay? What do you think about the and is published What kinds of fevers do peo- by Puffin Books, ple have today to make money way he demands and threatens in order to get his way? What a division of quickly and easily? Are most suc- Penguin Young Readers Group. The cessful? Explain . Were most in do you think I would do if you behaved this way? Ruins of Gorlan is written for kids Mark Twain’s day successful? ages 12 and up. Explain . 2 . What kind of guests are Search for a review of this book 4 . What affect did the missionar- Ruffleclaw’s neighbors? How do they behave when they visit for parents at pluggedin.com/ ies have on the Hawaiians? What book-reviews. were some good things that came Tommy’s house? How would from the missionaries? What *you* behave if you were visiting a friend’s or relative’s house? If your children have read this book, were some bad things? What consider talking about the story would you say to someone if they 3 . Why does Tommy lie to his using these discussion questions: asked about your faith? What mother when he’s trying to hide 1 . Why do you think Holt empha- would be the most difficult part Ruffleclaw? When have you lied of your faith to explain? sizes honesty as he trains Will? to a parent, teacher or friend? Why does he tell Will not to bluff 5 . What practice did both the How did you feel about it? If you but to be straightforward when Mormons and the Hawaiians were caught, what happened? he doesn’t know an answer? have in common? What are some What does the Bible say about What does honesty have to do of the problems this caused? lying? with being a Ranger, or with Why might God want there to 4 . Why does Tommy want a dog doing any job well? How might be only monogamous (one-man- or a monster? Have you ever Will have failed in his tasks if and-one-woman) relationships? wanted a pet of your own? If so, he didn’t value honesty? Why is What are some of the benefits of what kind and why? How did it important for you to practice monogamous relationships? you imagine this pet would make honesty in your life? your life better? 2 . Have you ever been bullied, like 5 . What kind of a friend is Horace was? What did you do? Ruffleclaw Ruffleclaw? Do you think he What would you have done in This fan- will be a good houseguest, or Horace’s situation? Should he tasy, humor by will he continue to cause trou- have told someone? How did Cornelia Funke ble for the family? How do you Holt handle the situation? What is published by think Tommy’s behavior will do you think he should have Random House change now that he has a mis- done? Is violence ever necessary Children’s Books, chievous monster in the house? to solve problems? Explain your a division of When have you had a friend who answer . Penguin Random caused trouble and pulled you 3 . Why would you like to be a House LLC (origi- into his bad behavior? Ranger? What skills do you have nally published in Germany in 2005). that would make you suitable Ruffleclaw is written for kids ages 7 for the task? What would it be to 10. like to train with Holt? Do you think Will chose well when he ultimately picked being a Ranger

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25 over going to Battleschool? What United States? What would our would you have chosen? Why? nation be like if we didn’t have Rush Revere and the freedom of speech? What are 4 . Why is it significant that Will some freedoms for which you are knows very little about his past? Star-Spangled Banner grateful as an American? Why does that make it diffi- This histori- cult for him to determine what cal, humor book 5 . What kind of a person is he should do as a career choice? is the first in the Elizabeth, the cheerleader? Why How does your past (family his- “The Adventures is she so mean to everyone but tory, your experiences, your of Rush Revere” Tommy? When have you had to parents’ careers, etc .) affect what series by Rush deal with a person like this? How you will become as an adult? Limbaugh and did you respond to their rude Explain your answer . is published remarks? How does the Bible say by Threshold we should handle people who are Editions, an imprint of Simon & unkind to us? Schuster Inc. Rush Revere and the Running from Reality Star-Spangled Banner is written for This Christian kids ages 9 to 13. fiction, mystery book by Missy and Search for a review of this book Mia Robertson, for parents at pluggedin.com/ with Jill Osborne book-reviews. is published by Zonderkidz, a If your children have read this book, trademark of consider talking about the story Zondervan. using these discussion questions: Running from Reality is written for 1 . What difficulty is Tommy facing kids ages 9 to 13. in his life? How do Rush and the kids support him? How can you Search for a review of this book help a friend who is experienc- for parents at pluggedin.com/ ing a hard situation, such as the book-reviews. death or illness of a loved one?

If your children have read this book, 2 . Why was it important for the consider talking about the story Founding Fathers to create a set using these discussion questions: of rules? What would happen if 1 . What difficulty is Tommy facing there were no rules in our soci- in his life? How do Rush and the ety? What are some of the rules kids support him? How can you you have in your home? Why is help a friend who is experienc- it important to obey the rules of ing a hard situation, such as the the nation as well as those made death or illness of a loved one? by your parents? 3 . What did you learn about the branches of government from this story? Why did the Founding Fathers want to be sure that no one branch of gov- ernment had too much power? When have you seen one person or group having too much power over others? What happened?

4 . What is the Bill of Rights? What does it do for the people of the

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