Chapter 22 - Friction

The book shows Alex's letter to Simon. What do you think about it? If you were Simon, what would you tell Alex in your response letter? Do you like the ending of the book? What would you have done better?

Chapter 21 - Friction

Alex sees Simon again for the last time. Do you think Simon has the right to be mad at Alex? What does he mean by this, "Behind every lie, there's some grain of truth." What would you say to Simon if you were Alex?

Chapter 20 - Friction

What do you think about Alex and Tim's friendship after reading the whole book (almost)? Do you think their friendship is changing? How so? Do you think Alex's parents are right about their decision about not letting Tim sleepover anymore? Do you have a friendship that is similar? How so?

Chapter 19 - Friction

Explain why Tim is hurt by Simon. Do you think he's got the right to be hurt? If you were Tim, what would you have said or done to Simon when he came to say goodbye in school? Why?

Chapter 18 - Friction

Simon is suspended, Stacy is home - sick and Alex comes to school after the investigation. Alex finds out more about Stacy when she went to her house. Would you have hated Stacy for what she's done? If you were Alex and would have another chance to talk to Stacy, what would you say?

Chapter 17 - Friction

There's so much things going on in this chapter. If you were one of the students in the school (either Alex, Stacy, Tim or any other student) what would you tell the police about Simon? How do you feel about all of the events in this chapter?

Chapter 16- Friction

If you were Alex or Tim, would you have told Simon about Stacy? Do you think that keeping a secret about what Alex saw at Stacy's house hurt anyone? How about what she saw and what happened in McDonalds with Simon? If you were Simon,what would you have done or said differently?

Chapter 15 - Friction

What do you think about the idea of visiting Stacy? If you were Alex, will you force her to visit her and apologize? Do yo think Stacy is telling the truth about Simon? Why or why not?

Chapter 14 - Friction

If you were Tim, would you have said the same things to Alex? Do you think he's got the right to be upset to Alex? Why or why not?

Chapter 13 - Friction

If you were Alex, what will you do or say to Stacy? Will you tell Simon about all the rumors that Stacy is spreading around? Why or why not?

Chapter 12 - Friction

If you were Alex, will you feel a little awkward with Simon? Why or why not? If you were Tim, what would you say to Stacy and to Alex? Would you talk to any of the girls?

Chapter 11- Friction

The kissing game. Tell me what you think about the spinning the bottle game. Do you think Stacy's statements are true? What do you think will happen next?

Chapter 10 - Friction

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Chapter 9 - Friction

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Chapter 8 - Friction

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Chapter 7 - Friction

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Chapter 6 - Friction

In your own words, define friction. How does the title relate to the story in the book? What do you think will happen in the novel?javascript:void(0)

Chapter 5 - Friction

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Chapter 4- Friction

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Chapter 3 - Friction

Does the character mentioned so far seem real to you? Are they someone that you can relate to or can identify with? Why so?