Doll Bones Questions

Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.

  1. Do you think that Doll Bones has a happy ending? Why or why not?
  2. How might the book have been different if it were written from Poppy's point of view? What about Alice's?
  3. Of the three main characters, who shows the most emotional maturity? Explain your answer.
  4. Zach and Poppy seem especially determined to complete their quest to reach Eleanor's grave. Why does seeing it through mean so much to them?
  5. Which do you think that Doll Bones shows in a more favorable light: childhood or adulthood? Why?