"Almost immediately, it seemed, he was dreaming of the sunlit hillside, observing something he had not actually witnessed - the dingo being clubbed to death.". This shows that he is deeply effect by the death of the dingo, and shows he has a kind heart.

Phrase

Ben states he is never going to use call again as displayed in this quote "I'm never going to Call again, not for you or anyone.". This is said after he calls a animal in this cause a young dingo and than Greg kills it. This is how they get food. This shows he hates the murder of animals.

Word

Protested- I chose this word because Ben is protesting against the murder of animals, that he called with his abilities.

I think one of the lessons Victor Kelleher is trying to tell, is that trust can be false. This is displayed multiple times when trust is brought up, it involves when the protagonist has to decide to betray or help his companions. As shown in page 41-42 he tells the dog to stay in this quote "Stay! he said aloud, mouthing the word rather than silently Calling to the animal". He commands the dog to stay Infront of a couple of shadowy figures so he can get away and leave it to die. Following the this action the dog dies as shown in this quote "dog...! There was no response".

I would and it would be how Ben emotional development. Because he is still breaking down when ever he is asked to face his past. In addition this ruins his character because he hasn't changed significantly from page 1.

I felt more annoyed than anything about the last couple chapters, because it didn't explain what caused the last days to happen or how Ben gained his abilities.

If you could ask the author one question, what would it be?

How and why Ben gained his abilities know as the Call, because it was just something he could do and had no reason behind it. In addition it just felt empty for having no reason behind his ability.