What's the Title Mean?
Explain how the title of Don't Look Behind You relates to the book. List all the reasons you can think of that the title applies to the story. Suggest two alternative titles that the author might have used.
A Different Letter to Steve
In Chapter 4 of Don't Look Behind You, April writes a letter to Steve that he never receives. Imagine Steve did receive the letter. Write a paragraph explaining what might have happened that changed the story plot.
The Name Game
As a class, brainstorm on the use of the name "April" for the narrator of the book. Do you think there was any significance in the author using that name (e.g. April is a changing time of year, a time of new beginnngs, etc.). Discuss how names can be associated with different characteristics. List some examples of "friendly" names, etc.
Things Have Changed
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