Who is the true Penny Lane? Do you think she knows her parents are heading toward divorce, or is she in denial? When Penny has a chance to move back to the city with her father, why does she decide to stay in Hog's Hollow? When Penny confesses the divorce to Tally, does she do it out of a feeling of desperation or for another reason? What does Penny ultimately realize about her relationship with her mother?

Discuss the relationship between Penny and Charity. Are they schoolmates, foes or somewhere in between? Is there true competition in their relationship? How does Penny feel about Charity? How does Charity feel about Penny? How do Penny's feelings change after she wins Marcus? What does she do about it? What happens to Charity?

Discuss the relationship between Tally and Penny. Are they friends, foes or somewhere in...