1. Who are the evil characters in the novel? In what ways are they evil? Do they harm other people?

2. Although the author is dealing with fraudulent people only pretending to contact the world of spirits, she never asserts that such contact is not possible. Is there any evidence in the book that spirits do return after death?

3. What does Lee gain from his experience with May and the others in her operation? Do you think he will behave better in school when he returns home with his father?

4. How often and for what purpose does the author use dreams in her nar rative?

5. Critics have noted that the ending of the novel may leave some readers feeling disturbed. Why is this so? Do you find it disturbing? If so, how?

6. What are the differences between May and her new rival...