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Kwame MbaliaA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Discuss how Mbalia uses foreshadowing to prepare the reader for the transition from the ordinary world to Alke. Were you surprised when Tristan encountered Gum Baby? Why or why not?
Tristan receives many messages about what it means to be a hero. What are the different perspectives on heroism that he encounters, and how do these perspectives on heroism help or hinder him in ordinary life and in Alke?
Tristan struggles to manage his thoughts and feelings throughout the novel, especially in the early chapters. What impact does this struggle have on his life at home and in Alke? What lessons does he learn about thoughts and feelings, and how do these lessons shape his actions and his ability to meets goals once he does learn them?
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