Questions for classes and bookclubs

Chapter One I Do Not Like That - April 14, 1989

Eve’s Question for You: About how many rocks did my friends collect?

Think About Literature: Where are Eve and her mom reading? Why is Eve at the hospital? After Eve’s scans, the author says they waited for an eternity. Could eternity be a figure of speech? If so why was that word chosen?

Vocabulary: Bored, Community, Intruder

Chapter Sixteen Raindrops on Roses – October 2004

Eve’s Question for You: Which of Maria’s favorite things do you see in the painting besides raindrops on roses?

Think About Literature: What are some of Eve’s hobbies? Do you have hobbies? What are two things Eve sends to people? How old is Eve? Who gets wishes from the Make a Wish foundation?

Vocabulary: Favorite, Gaze, Important, Promise, Secret

Critical Thinking with Professionals

What are some of Eve's coping tools when she is in pain or upset? Which of these would you recommend?