Simpler Version:
1. On page 145, what does Aven find out about her birth mother?
2. On page 162, why does Aven feel bad about being friends with Connor?
3. On page 178, how does Aven’s relationship with Zion change?
4. On page 193, why does Aven decide to try out for the school play?
5. On page 210, how does Aven’s view of her disability change after meeting Connor’s brother?
6. On page 225, why does Aven feel unsure about moving to Kansas?
7. On page 238, how does Aven’s relationship with her parents change?
8. On page 251, why does Aven decide to stand up to the bully, Henry?
9. On page 267, how does Aven’s friendship with Connor help her with public speaking?
10. On page 285, what does Aven learn about embracing her differences?
Same Version:
1. On page 145, what does Aven discover about her birth mother?
2. On page 162, why does Aven feel guilty about her friendship with Connor?
3. On page 178, how does Aven’s relationship with Zion change throughout the story?
4. On page 193, why does Aven decide to audition for the school play?
5. On page 210, how does Aven’s perspective on her disability change after meeting Connor’s brother?
6. On page 225, why does Aven feel conflicted about leaving Arizona to move to Kansas?
7. On page 238, how does Aven’s relationship with her parents evolve throughout the book?
8. On page 251, why does Aven decide to confront the bully, Henry, at school?
9. On page 267, how does Aven’s friendship with Connor help her overcome her fear of public speaking?
10. On page 285, what lesson does Aven learn about the importance of embracing her differences?
More Complex Version:
1. On page 145, what surprising information does Aven uncover about her birth mother and how does it impact her?
2. On page 162, what internal conflict does Aven experience regarding her friendship with Connor and why does she feel guilty about it?
3. On page 178, trace the development of Aven’s relationship with Zion throughout the chapters and explain how it changes over time.
4. On page 193, what motivates Aven to take a leap of faith and audition for the school play despite her reservations?
5. On page 210, analyze the transformative effect of Aven’s encounter with Connor’s brother on her perception of her own disability.
6. On page 225, explore the conflicting emotions Aven grapples with as she contemplates leaving Arizona to move to Kansas.
7. On page 238, chart the evolution of Aven’s relationship with her parents, highlighting key moments that contribute to its growth and change.
8. On page 251, delve into Aven’s decision to confront the bully, Henry, at school and discuss the significance of this action in her character development.
9. On page 267, examine the role of Aven’s friendship with Connor in helping her overcome her fear of public speaking and the impact it has on her overall growth.
10. On page 285, analyze the profound lesson Aven learns about the importance of embracing her differences and how it shapes her outlook on life.