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Louis Sachar is an American author, born March 20th, 1954. He is the author of the New York Times number 1 bestseller Holes.His other books include, There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom, Dogs Don’t Tell Jokes and The Boy Who Lost His Face.
About the book:
2017-2018 LYRC book, reading level 5=5 AR points
Substance: Fuzzy Mud
Chemical compound: Unknown
Danger level: Deadly
This is an exciting biotech thriller full of adventure, mathematical puzzles and terrifying mystery. The book also tackles a range of serious issues such as bullying, belonging, environmental danger and the impact of uncontrolled scientific exploration on our society. It is a creative, thought-provoking read, with daring characters.
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1.What is odd about SunRay Farm?
2.Why do you think Marshall insists on taking a short cut?
3.Why might the senate be looking for a non-polluting alternative to gasoline?
4.What might Tamaya be thinking and feeling when she discovers that her hands are bleeding?
5. Why do you think Mrs Latherly showed no interest in the fuzzy mud?
6. How might the story have changed if she had listened to Tamaya?
7.Whatever has happened to Chad, it’s his own fault. Do you agree?
8.Do you believe Fitzman when he says he never wanted to hurt anyone? Do his intentions matter? Is he a bad person?
9.Do you think Tamaya has ‘extraordinary virtue and valor’? Where in the story has she exhibited these qualities?
10, What do you think Chad had learned from his near-death experience? How has he changed?
11.Can you suggest any alternative titles for this book
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“After all, if you’re not scared, then there’s nothing to be brave about, is there?”
― Louis Sachar, Fuzzy Mud
The Something In BeTWEEN book club meets and discusses Lyrc books from both past and current years. We meet on the third Thursday on every even numbered month. Discussions will be posted on that day and continue until the end of the month, at that time I will announce the name of the next book.