I just wanted to say that I am really enjoying the novel. I can not believe everything that is going on in the book right now. I can not believe that Stache got control of the Wasp, but I was glad that he did not get the treasure. I love the character Molly! She has so much responsibility for a little girl. On page 158 the passage that reads, “Because if people have the power, even if they start out using it for good, in time they will use it for evil.” Wow! This is such a true statement of our world today and a lesson that children should be aware of. Also, on page 159 it mentions how Apollo and Zeus got their powers and it also talks about da Vinci and Michelangelo and their talents. I found this amazing and very interesting. On page 153 we finally find out who and what the starcatchers are! I was so excited. I also thought it was awesome that Black Stache named the Wasp, The Jolly Roger! I love knowing what things mean, and it is clear to me now why we have done the books in this order! I am enjoying the book and I can not wait to finish the story!!!! I will defiantly be get the other books!!!
Discussion Director Questions March 4, 2010
1. Page 117, Paragraph 1
What is clever about captain Stache’s plan? Why does Smee call the Englishman foolish? What do think you would have done if you had been in the Englishmen’s position?
2. Page 123, Paragraph 3
“Prepare to board! Stache shouted, his excitement building. This was the moment a pirate lived for.”
What moment is he talking about? What might that moment be for you? Why might yours differ from the pirate’s?
3. Page 129, Paragraph 2
“Meanwhile, the world’s most vicious pirate is hunting us down in the fastest ship afloat.”
How do you think Molly is feeling right now? Why might Molly feel alone? Who do you think Molly will choose as her ally?
4. Page 132, Paragraph 3
“The name of the ship will be the Jolly Roger.”
What do we know about the Jolly Roger from our previous research? Do you think this is a good quality name for the ship? Is it scary?
5. Page 134, Paragraph 4
“But seeing this thing coming toward him now, Black Stache, just for a moment, was afraid.”
Why is unusual about Black Stache being afraid? Why do you think this storm would be so scary? What effect might this have on his goals?
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