Each member of Scott’s elementary school alliance has a role to play in the group. What is each member’s role? How does this dynamic shift in the novel?

What conflicts does Lubar introduce on Scott’s first day of school? How do these conflicts shape the person that Scott becomes by the end of the novel?

Discuss the relationship between Scott and Bobby. Is Bobby a role model for Scott? Why or why not? In what ways does their relationship grow throughout the book?