Why the Whales Came (New Windmills)
by Michael Morpurgo
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Gracie and Daniel have been warned to keep away from the Birdman, but they discover that he isn't mad. He does warn them to stay away from Samson Island! When the children land on the island in fog, they return to hear of a tragic death. Can they find out what the Birdman knows before it's too late.
Book Club Questions for Why the Whales Came (New Windmills) (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for Why the Whales Came (New Windmills) (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Why the Whales Came (New Windmills):
- Did Michael Morpurgo emphasize any specific themes throughout Why the Whales Came (New Windmills)? What do you think Michael Morpurgo is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of Why the Whales Came (New Windmills) and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout Why the Whales Came (New Windmills)? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does Why the Whales Came (New Windmills) reveal Michael Morpurgo's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Michael Morpurgo is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of Why the Whales Came (New Windmills) affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Michael Morpurgo's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for Why the Whales Came (New Windmills) (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for Why the Whales Came (New Windmills) (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Why the Whales Came (New Windmills):
- Did Michael Morpurgo make persuasive arguments in Why the Whales Came (New Windmills)? Did Why the Whales Came (New Windmills) change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from Why the Whales Came (New Windmills)?
- How does Michael Morpurgo present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Michael Morpurgo biased within Why the Whales Came (New Windmills)? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does Why the Whales Came (New Windmills) make you want to read next? Why?
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