1. How does one become involved with a carnival? What is it like to live on the road, performing in all different places?

What are some of the sacrifices one has to make?

2. How realistic is Harvey's life in New York City? Could this story have taken place in real life?

3. What is it like to live in New York City?

What do teenagers do there that may differ from life in a smaller city?

4. How does Harvey deal with his feelings toward his mother? Is there a better way in which he might have tried to communicate with her?

5. How difficult is it to become an actor or actress in New York City? What does a person have to do to succeed in the profession?

6. How does the world of dog shows compare with other competitive "sports"?

What is a...