Messenger

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-5

Chapters 6-10

Chapters 11-15

Chapters 16-19

Chapters 20-21

Character Analysis

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Why does Matty keep his healing gift a secret from Seer?

Why does Leader believe that secrets cause sadness? How does he promote openness and honesty in Village?

Think about the concept of true names. Why did Matty think Ramon’s true name would be Boaster or Gloater? Does the name Healer fit Matty better than Messenger?