1. When Tracy discovers that Brad has lied about his identity, she hesitates to spend time with him. Why do you think she eventually does associate with Brad?

2. What does the surprise identity of Brad's best friend, Jamie, add to the novel's plot?

3. Why does Tracy think of her aunt and uncle as Tweedledee and Tweedledum?

4. Discuss the appropriateness of the book's abrupt ending.

5. Compare and contrast the various adults in the book.

6. Project what you think happened to the book's characters "after" the novel ended.