Reading Group Guide
Discussion Questions
1. Do you think Hal deserves to be at the Hellenweiler Boys' Home? Why?
2. Do you agree with Hal's choice to stay unassociated with the Ministers and the Hounds? Is this a good decision? Why? If you were Hal, would you make the same decision?
3. Who do you think is a better leader, Paco or Jack? Who do you think is stronger? Why?
4. Why do both gangs leave Caboose alone? Why does Caboose never say anything?
5. How did Hal's experiences with Moon Blake change Hal's personality?
6. Why do the boys at Hellenweiler lie about how they got there?
7. Why did Paco take a beating from Jack? What was he trying to achieve?
8. How was Paco different before he came to Hellenweiler? Why did he change?
9. Have you ever gotten in trouble with the law? Did the experience change you?
10. Did you like the ending of the book? Do you think that Caboose will still
seek revenge from the guards?