Questions for Understanding

1.      What is the most interesting or powerful feature of this story for you? Give reasons for your choice.

2.      Do you think the boy’s dream is unrealistic? Why?

3.      What do you know about the boy’s father? How do you know?

4.      Why do you think people from all over the world helped the boy with his dream?

5.      What idea or message do you think Neil Waldman wants you to get from reading this story?