Sweet Pea: Discussion Questions

Hello bookies,

I hope this message reaches you in good health and spirits. For all of my bookies in the Atlanta area, i pray that all is well with you. IT has been a hectic few days in the Atlanta area and I'm happy to say that we are back to normal!

Well, Sweet Pea was a a delight to read and I hope you enjoyed it as well. Below are our final set of discussion questions for Leaving Atlanta.

REMINDER: We being "The Mountain Between Us" on Monday!

1. The novel is divided into three sections, each with a different point of view. How did this affect your experience reading the novel? Which section was your favorite and why?

2. The three children in this novel all have very different home lives. Which parents do the best job with their children?

3. For the author, Tayari Jones, the Atlanta Child Murders were a defining moment in her childhood. She has said in an interview that: “This is when found out how the world worked. That children could die. That there were people who would want to hurt you for no reason at all. But it was also when I found out that there were people who we didn’t even know, who would do whatever they could to keep us safe.” Was there a moment in your own childhood that caused you to look at the word with a more grown-up perception?


4. The character, Mrs. Greir, makes a big difference in Octavia’s life. Did you have a special relationship with a teacher in your life? How do you think that student-teacher relationship has changed over the years?

5. The issue of social/economic class is very important in Leaving Atlanta. In your reading of this piece, how did you see economic class as a factor in the children’s lives?

Discussion Questions Delay

Hello Boookies,

I pray this message reaches you in good health and spirits. Due to the severe weather that hit the South East of the region the discussion questions for this week has been delayed until tomorrow. 

Reading for The Moutain Between Us will begin on Monday February 3, 2014. Break down will be posted on Sunday. 

Til next post,

Natty Luv

Sweet Pea: Leaving Atlanta

Hello bookies!!

I pray that this post reaches you in good health and spirits. We are finally in our last section of Leaving Atlanta. I hope this have finally made your post on each weeks discussion page. This is our last week in Leaving Atlanta before we begin our next book. If you haven't placed an order as of yet, please be sure you have your book ready! I will post the break down for "The Mountain Between Us" on Monday February 3, 2014

As always I will post our discussion questions on Friday.


Til next post,

Natty Luv

Week Two: Leaving Atlanta

Hello Bookies!!!

Well, all I can say is The Direction Opposite of Home was truly a jaw dropping ending!! I really couldn't imagine Rodney would do that, did you?

Ok so lets dive in to week two's discussion!!

1. One of the most powerful moments in the novel comes at the end of the second section. Do you think that Rodney Green purposely puts himself into the killer’s hands?

2. What do you think is the best way to explain tragedy to young
people?

3. Now that you know how the second section ended, do you think the letter Rodney wrote could cause issue regarding his disappearance?

4. Towards the end of the section Rodney's father found out that not only he was stealing, but hanging with the wrong crowd. Do you think Mr. Green should have allowed Rodney to explain what happened before he embarrassed him in front of his peers?

5. Discuss a time in your childhood where you were embarrased in the way Rodney was embarrassed. If not, do you recall ever seeing someone knew endure a public scolding from their parent.

Til next post,

Natty Luv

P.s. Please remember to keep comments respectful!

The Direction Opposite of Home: Update

Hello Bookies!!!

As promised I have some updates regarding Part 2 of Leaving Atlanta. I decided to not break up Part 2. So, today we begin Part 2 of Leaving Atlanta. Next week will be a break week. This will give everyone time to catch up and post their answers for the previous weeks questions.

Also, next week Monday I will reveal February's book! I'm excited about this one. Just a little hint......it takes place in the High Uintas Wilderness. Well hope you have a great time reading Part 2: The Direction Opposite of Home

Til next post,

Natty Luv

Week ones discussion questions: Leaving Atlanta

Hello Bookies,

I hope you enjoyed Magic Words as much as I did. It truely left me a little speechless. So, lets dive into the first set of questions.

Week One

1. Although this is a novel about a specific historical moment, much of the novel is about the day-to-day life of a fifth grade class. Were there moments in the story that reminded you of your own childhood? What things were different?

2. Do you think it was odd in the manner of which Tasha dad returned home? In what way? Do you think that he realized what was most important at that point?

3. In this first section, Tasha’s father is very upset that no one has taught the children about the history of civil rights and racial violence. Do you think that it is good to share such information with young children?

4. Who was your Mrs. Mahmud growing up?

5. Which character can you relate to thus far? and explain


Please remember to keep comments respectful!

Til next post,

Natty Luv

Leaving Atlanta: The break down

Greetings Bookies,

Tomorrow is the big day! I hope everyone has been able to get their hands on a copy of Leaving Atlanta. If not please be sure to use the link and get your copy today! Here is the break down for this book.

This book is broken down into three parts, so we will read one part each week with the exception of Part 2, which will be broken into 2 parts. There are 6 sections to this part(Kindle copy). I haven't picked up the physical book yet, but when I do will will update you on Part 2: The Directions. 
Week 1
Part 1: Magic Words
Week 2
Part 2: The Directions - Section 1-3
Week 3
Part 2: The Directions- Section 4-6
Week 4 
                                                           Part 3: Sweet Pea

Please be on the look out for week ones discussion question. If you have not already started to follow this blog, please be sure that you do. This will be the only way to receive all updates and post.

I am thinking about doing a book club brunch at the end of each book we read. If I get a positive response I will let everyone know about our first meet up.

Again, thank you all for joining Natty Luv's Book Club. I am looking forward to the end of the week for our first discussion.

Til next post,

Natty Luv ;)