Among Others by Jo Walton Seeking refuge in fantasy novel worlds throughout a youth under the shadow of a dubiously sane mother who dabbled in magic, Mori Phelps is forced to confront her in a tragic battle and gains unwanted attention when she attempts to perform spells herself. Why you'll like it: Fantasy fiction. England. Mystical. Nostalgic. Suspenseful. About the Author: Jo Walton writes science fiction and fantasy novels and reads a lot and eats great food. It worries her slightly that this is so exactly what she always wanted to do when she grew up. She comes from Wales, but lives in Montreal. Questions for Discussion 1. What are some theories for what magic symbolizes in the book? 2. What reasons does Morwenna give for believing her aunts are witches? 3. What is the nature of the misunderstood piece of Wim's past? What does the author communicate about human nature with this part of the story? 4. Why do the fairies give Morwenna a wooden walking stick? What does the stick symbolize, and how is it important to the resolution of the story? 5. Describe Morwenna's obsession with science fiction. Why does Morwenna like this literature so much? How does it help her to cope with or understand real life? 6. How does Morwenna describe the majority of the girls at Arlinghurst? Why doesn't Morwenna want to be like them? 7. What is the state of Morwenna's initial relationship with Daniel? How does it change by the end of the book? (Questions by BookRags) Among Others by Jo Walton | Updated 05.2013.