Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- What is Smekday? How do you think Gratuity's view of Smekday is different from other people's perspectives?
- What's the difference between Boov and Gorg? How do they compare to humans?
- How does Gratuity's relationship with J.Lo change over the course of the novel? Do you think she's right to trust J.Lo? Why or why not?
- Loads of people want to treat Gratuity like a kid because she's eleven years old, but she thinks she can take care of herself. Is she right? In what ways does she still need help looking after herself?
- What grade would you give Gratuity's essay about Smekday? Do you think the grade her teacher gives her is fair?
- What's the deal with the drawings? Do you think they help us understand what's happening, or do they distract us?