How do the novel’s illustrations enrich the other textual elements such as setting, characters, or theme? Analyze how the illustrations are arranged in relation to the text-based chapters—how do they prepare the reader to engage with the events of the chapter?

Discuss the role of the sticky note commentary in the novel. How are they used to communicate literary devices such as foreshadowing? In what ways does this device support the novel’s exploration of The Importance of Friendship and Other Bonds of Support?

Consider the novel’s framing as a collaborative memoir. How does this structure affect the point of view in the novel and the reader’s understanding of who the narrator is? What conventions of third-person limited and third-person omniscient are present in the text and what impact do they have on the narrative as a whole?