Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- Roy tries to not be a liar but there are times when he doesn't tell his parents (or Miss Hennepin or Officer Delinko) the whole truth. Is that still lying? Why or why not?
- Which character contributes most in helping the owls? How do they do this?
- What details change when put in the context of different characters' perspectives? Think of how Roy views something differently from Officer Delinko.
- What makes catching mullets so special? And other than catching them, what about Mullet Fingers' makes him special?
- Which situation takes more guts: Roy standing up to Beatrice, Roy standing up to Dana, or Roy standing up to Mother Paula's? Why?
- Beatrice vs. Dana. Who would win?
- What if the book was about big angry owls instead of cute little ones? Would people still care? Would you still care?
- Do you think Roy will ever see Mullet Fingers again?
- Both Mullet Fingers and Beatrice "the Bear" have nicknames based on animals. What kind of animalistic nickname would you give Roy? Why?