Confidence

Billy has a great deal of confidence in his dogs. This is because Little Ann and Old Dan continue to show Billy what great hunting dogs they are.

Tell about a time in your life that you had confidence in what you were doing. Tell the reasons why you were so confident at this time.

Determination

Billy has shown great determination with his dogs in "Where the Red Fern Grows". Describe a time in your life when you have shown great determination.

Courage

Despereaux had to have a great deal of courage to go deep within the dungeon to rescue the princess. Tell about a time that you had a great deal of courage.

Miggery Sow

Hope is a wonderous thing. It can make even a young poor girl dream of living in a rich world.

Let's take Miggery Sow, for example. What an existence she had as a young girl. Tell me a little bit about how you felt as you read about her. And then tell how you could relate to her feelings when she saw the king's family go by her and the hope that she felt.

Tell me how you feel about hope and a time that you felt hopeful.

Compare Characters

I can tell that you all are really liking Despereaux.

What other books and main characters have you liked as well?

Favorite Character

Who is your favorite character so far in our book? Why?

Book the Second

We are about to start Book the Second with Despereaux. Why do you think the author divided this book into 4 distinct parts? THINK really hard about this one... I know you can do it... :)