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by Marion Dane Bauer (Goodreads Author)

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Do they ever find Tony's body anywhere?

leticia machado No, there is no answer in the end.

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When his dad continues to question him about Tony, what “story” does Joel give him?

Shaye Ok um wow that is crazy
…moreOk um wow that is crazy
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What did Joel imagine his father would say?

Stephanie Depends on where in the book you are talking about. Are you talking about before they go on their bike ride? Or after he comes back?

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Joel is a child. When he faced a life and death event, he choose to believe what a teenage boy told him that Tony is dead. In this situation, shouldn't a adult, police, or rescue team be involved? What if Tony was being washed to the shore and he was in he wilderness? What right did Joel have to Tony's body? Shouldn't that be Tony's parents' right? What make him think that he can keep this accident a secret?

Stephanie So in real life, yes, the police would probably be involved, but that isn't the goal of the story. It is exploring Joel's guilt and grief and what hap…moreSo in real life, yes, the police would probably be involved, but that isn't the goal of the story. It is exploring Joel's guilt and grief and what happens when we think we are responsible for something that we really aren't responsible for.

He doesn't necessarily want to keep it a secret forever. He just doesn't want to get in trouble because he knows he didn't do what he promised. He feels bad for that.(less)

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did you think it was really amazing after you guys read it?

Gwendolyn It's a horribly boring book.…moreIt's a horribly boring book.(less)

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