White fudge is different from the other confections in the book. Describe its effect. Why do you think the feeling it induces would be particularly appealing to adults?

At the beginning of the novel, Nate is a community outsider. How does his role change over the course of the novel? Would you consider him to be the leader of the group? If so, why?

Can you perceive any connection between the greed for candy and the greed for power? Which characters display both kinds of greed? Are the Blue Falcons immune to this trait or not?