Sep 14, 2018
Biggest Takeaways:
→ Scott Westerfeld is a seasoned pro in the world of young adult literature (and one of my favorite ya authors!)
→ His new series that begins with Imposters is set in the same world as his previous “Uglies” series
→ While the issues and concepts in Imposters aren’t necessarily obvious, they are there if you dig a little deeper
→ The issues that are found in Imposters are universal and more big-picture than some of the other novels I’ve talked about on CNP
Issues and Conversation Questions:
→Identity←
Being in Victoria with the Palafoxes is the first time Frey has ever lived out in the open. She really starts to see how different her voice is from her sisters. When have you felt like your voice was really different than the people around you? What was that like?
→Parent-teen relationships←
When have you felt unseen or unappreciated by your family (us)? When have you felt like you were under the shadow of one of your siblings?
→Sibling relationships←
Frey and Rafia have a very close, loyal relationship. While she’s with the Palafoxes, Frey discovers they’ve had a psychiatrist analyzing their family for years, and that Rafia struggles with trauma in a way Frey never realized. When have you discovered something new or surprising about a sibling or other family member?
→Independence←
When do you think you started “coming into yourself”? When have you ever felt like you “woke up” in the same way the pretties did?
→Privacy←
When have you ever felt like your privacy was violated? What did you do about it? Do you think teens have a “right” to privacy? What does that look like?
→Leadership←
Who are some of your favorite “leaders”? When have you felt controlled vs. led? What was the difference between those in charge in each of those situations?
→Obsession/Vengeance←
When have you ever been so hurt or angry that you wanted to lash out? When have you seen examples of people so focused on winning or getting revenge that they lose sight of everything else?
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