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This chapter follows Bo, by himself. He is feeding ducks and constantly thinking about his row boat and about Soren

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This chapter follows Isla and her brother discussing the country of Lebanon and the stories about war that revolve around it

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4. Why do you think that they were written in blue?

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4. Why do you think that they were written in blue?

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I think Parratt chose to have the quote written in blue as it symbolises sadness

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3. EVERYTHING IS ENERGY AND THAT’S ALL THERE IS TO IT. Read the entire quote that Mr Wilkins wrote on the board. What is Isla’s reaction to Einstein’s theory and why? Consider how this might have something to do with “place”.

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3. EVERYTHING IS ENERGY AND THAT’S ALL THERE IS TO IT. Read the entire quote that Mr Wilkins wrote on the board. What is Isla’s reaction to Einstein’s theory and why? Consider how this might have something to do with “place”.

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Isla was very intrigued by this quote and she stated that it hurt her every time. This is because she associates it to all the tragety that has happened in her life.

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2.  Consider throughout the novel how Mr Wilkins is represented compared to the other teachers at Isla’s school, particularly Mr Forrest (see next chapter/s)

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2.  Consider throughout the novel how Mr Wilkins is represented compared to the other teachers at Isla’s school, particularly Mr Forrest (see next chapter/s)

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Mr Wilkins is seen as a reliable and approachable teacher, who is also very enthusiastic about his job, throughout the novel. His personality rarely waivers.

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3. Did he mean to break Isla’s spoon? Justify your response with evidence.

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3. Did he mean to break Isla’s spoon? Justify your response with evidence.

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1.      He didn’t mean to – he does apologise, he compliments her work, he gives her an “A+”

He did mean to – is slow to apologise, stammers out a response, no eye contact, he used “great force” when he bent it.

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This chapter starts by describing the song 'Going Home' by Mark Knopfler. It then transitions to Isla and her family eating breakfast at a cafe by the sea

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2.	 Describe Mr Forrest. How is he drawn in contrast to Mr Wilkins?

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2.	 Describe Mr Forrest. How is he drawn in contrast to Mr Wilkins?

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Mr Forrest is drawn in contrast to Wilson through different personalities. Mr Wilkins is portrayed as being warm and approachable whereas Mr Wilkins is portrayed as being cold and harsh

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Isla likes woodwork because she is good at it. She says, "It was something I could do. It was something I could understand"

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2. How is the theme of farewells repeated in different contexts throughout the chapter?

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2. How is the theme of farewells repeated in different contexts throughout the chapter?

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1.Consider how the author has used colour in this chapter and the impact that it has.

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1.Consider how the author has used colour in this chapter and the impact that it has.

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Repetition of “grey”, “black and white”, “brown” is depressing.

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1 How does Parrett build a positive characterisation of Mr Wilkins? Give examples.

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1 How does Parrett build a positive characterisation of Mr Wilkins? Give examples.

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Parratt builds a positive characterisation of Mr Wilkins through the affection and respect the children have towards him. Isla says, "he could write so fast in chalk, faster than any teacher I have ever seen

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The song represents going home and saying goodbye, much like the Nella Dan is sailing away.

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1. What does Bo’s interactions with the birds tell us about his character? 

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1. What does Bo’s interactions with the birds tell us about his character? 

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A kind side of Bo was shown to the reader when he shares his bread with the 'tiny sparrows'. Bo is"in a world of his own" being distant from evenyone.

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This chapter follows Isla in her woodwork class, as she constructs a wooden spoon which eventually gets snapped in half by her teacher, Mr Forrest.

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2. Why would Bo keep thinking about his row boat? What could it represent? 

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2. Why would Bo keep thinking about his row boat? What could it represent? 

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Bo thinks about his row boat and home some that would comfort him but he misses home like he misses Sorren.

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4.	Consider how Parrett begins this chapter with a particular tone and completes it very differently. Quote to prove the shift in tone.

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4.	Consider how Parrett begins this chapter with a particular tone and completes it very differently. Quote to prove the shift in tone.

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It is very optimistic and colourful at the start and ends with profound disappointment.

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In this chapter, Isla describes her physics teacher, Mr Wilkins.