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Explore the racial tensions depicted in the novel. How do they affect each character’s life, relationships, and understanding of the world? What ideas is Jerry Spinelli communicating about racism and prejudice?
Why are familial connections important in the novel, and how are different family connections portrayed? Choose at least three families in the novel, and compare and contrast how the different characters define and create their own sense of family.
Identify three different characters who take a personal stand and perform acts of courage in the novel. What makes their actions brave? Use examples from the text to prove your point.
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