Chapter 1
1. Keep a list of information that you learn about Brian as you are reading: How old is he? What do we know about his family? What kind of life does he usually live?
2. Where is Brian in this chapter? Why is he there? Where is he going? How does he feel about this trip?
3. Brian thinks about "the secret," but he doesn't describe it. What do you think it might be?
4. Brian's mother gives him a small hatchet to put on his belt. Why do you think she gives it to him? How does Brian react when his mother gives him the hatchet?
5. What happens to the pilot?
1. Keep a list of information that you learn about Brian as you are reading: How old is he? What do we know about his family? What kind of life does he usually live?
2. Where is Brian in this chapter? Why is he there? Where is he going? How does he feel about this trip?
3. Brian thinks about "the secret," but he doesn't describe it. What do you think it might be?
4. Brian's mother gives him a small hatchet to put on his belt. Why do you think she gives it to him? How does Brian react when his mother gives him the hatchet?
5. What happens to the pilot?