The London Eye Mystery

Which of Kat’s characteristics suggest that she’s the family rebel? What is she rebelling against? How does her nature compel her to join with Ted to try to solve the Salim mystery?

Ted’s character arc can be understood in different ways. He transitions from social disconnection toward better connection within his family, but he also transitions from relative submissiveness toward self-assurance as he leaves the stability of his home (and his parents’ rules) to solve the mystery. What other transformations does Ted experience? How do those transformations tie into each other?

How do Ted and Kat’s personalities and differences make them a good team? How do they indirectly encourage growth in one another? Use specific examples from the story.

How does Ted’s daily attention to weather reports prepare him to solve the mystery of Salim’s disappearance? How would he be unprepared without the weather reports?

What causes Ted to lie to his mother and to Kat after always telling the truth? What does this lie indicate about his character development—specifically in how he views both himself and the world?

How does the story maintain a sense of humor despite the serious plot? Does the humor come more from Ted’s style of narration or from the actual narrative events?

Does the story have an antagonist? Why or why not?

How does Ted figure out that Salim is trapped in the Barracks? Why would Salim want to go there? What do the Barracks symbolize for the overall situation?