ARVRLS Book Club discussion

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1. Do you think Michael is capable of abusing his special powers? Why?
2. Realistically, other than moving, what other alternatives does Michael have to keep his
powers a secret?
3. Do you think Michael can trust Taylor? Why? Explain.
4. Why do you think the evil man called his co-hort Zeus?
5. Why do you think the evil gang took Michael’s mom and Taylor?
6. Based on the book cover and the book title, what do you think this book will be about?
7. What do you think is so special about Michael Vey?
8. Who do you think the prisoner is going to be?
9. Based on the prologue, how do you think the book will end?
10. Do you think Michael is capable of abusing his special powers? Why? Explain.
11. Realistically, other than moving, what other alternatives does Michael have to keep his
powers a secret?
12. Do you think Michael can trust Taylor? Why? Explain.
13. Why do you think the evil man called his cohort Zeus?
14. Why do you think the evil gang took Michael’s mom and Taylor?
15. What has happened to Taylor at the beginning of Chapter 18?
16. What is Nichelle’s role in the book? Why does the author have someone like Nichelle in
the book?
17. What does Michael that reminds him of his mom and brings back memories that are
painful to remember?
18. What is Nichelle’s role in the book? Why does the author have someone like Nichelle in
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19. What does Michael have that reminds him of his mom and brings back memories that are
painful to remember?
20. If you had a special power, what would that power be? How would you use it? Do you
think you would be tempted to use it for the wrong reasons?
21. Michael is bullied by some bigger boys. If a friend confided in you that he was being
bullied, what would you advise him to do?
22. What do you think motivates someone to bully someone else? Do you think fear might be
part of it? Why do you think the boys bullied Michael?
23. Michael and his mom have a very close relationship. She’s very protective of him, but
in what ways is Michael protective of her? How do you think Michael feels about all the
things his mother has to do keep him safe?