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Chosen because it pictures the whole happy start of the day in a few short sentences: a friend's bike, a tree, a field, a holiday. The ordinary words carry the warm feeling Jonas has right before the war game changes everything.
"Asher!" He spied his friend's bicycle leaning against a tree at the edge of the playing field. Nearby, other bikes were strewn about on the ground. On a holiday the usual rules of order could be disr...
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Narration Prompt
In four or five sentences, retell Chapter 17 in the order it happens. Start with the holiday announcement, then Jonas riding to find Asher, then the war game in the field, then Jonas's tears, then the evening meal at home.
Discussion Questions
- When Jonas walks into the middle of the field and cannot breathe, what in the story tells you why his body is doing that? How do you know?
- Asher says "You ruined it" and Fiona says "It was only a game." What makes you think Jonas feels lonely in this moment, even though his two friends are right there with him?
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A special day when people do not have school or work and can rest or play.
Item 2
Shouted loudly with joy to show you are happy about something.
Item 3
Feeling good inside, cheerful and full of pleasure.
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