Category: Sages Of Darkness

Wasted Wood Conclusion and Discussion! Day 4

10/30/2021

Today we reach the end of our story! We hope you've enjoyed reading and discussing it together. Here are some final questions for you to share your thoughts on in the comments below!

Chapter 10

Do you think Gilbert should have shown compassion toward the boys knowing what they'd been through? Why or why not?
Do you think the punishment doled out was fair?
Should the punishment have been harsher or more lenient? Why?

Chapter 11

In your opinion, were the few extra minutes of video game worth all the trouble it caused? Explain your answer.
Do you think Hudson learned anything from his experiences? If so, what do you think he learned?
Discuss what, if anything, you might have learned from this story.
Do you think Hudson would encourage his enemies to enter these woods? Explain your answer.

The Next Chapter

What do you think Orin will say to Hudson and Rico when they go to rebuild the bridge?
Do you think there is more to this story? Discuss what might happen next.
Now write the next chapter in the Wasted Wood and share it with us!

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Wasted Wood Discussion Day 3

10/29/2021

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Whew! Chapters 7-9 were a pretty wild ride, weren't they? As always, let us all know what you think in the comments below. Here's some questions to get you started!

Chapter 7

How could the boys have avoided getting themselves into this predicament?
Should Hudson help to free Orin or try to save himself? Explain your answer.
What would you do if you were Hudson?
Share an experience where you had to choose between helping yourself and helping someone else. How did you come to the conclusion that you did?

Chapter 8

Do you think it was wise to use fire as a weapon against the troll? Explain your answer.
Discuss the pros and cons of using fire as a weapon in the woods.
Pretend for a moment that you are a character in the story. Who would you choose to be and why?

Chapter 9

Do you think the boys were happy to see Gilbert? Why or why not?
Do you think Hudson regrets any of the decisions he's made in this story? Which ones?
At some point in our lives, we have all unfairly given someone a "label" without knowing the true story. Briefly describe a time when you did this. How did it turn out?
Gilbert says, "No, it's not meant to be on our Earth." What do you think he means?
Discuss where the Tree Troll might be from.
Gilbert says, "Disobedience is a slippery slope; it just leads to trouble and more trouble." Do you agree with this statement?
Have you ever experienced a situation where disobedience has led to more and more trouble? Briefly describe the situation and its outcome.

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Wasted Wood Discussion Day 2

10/28/2021

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Welcome back! Were chapters 4-6 a little spooky? Let's talk about it! Comment your thoughts and answers below.

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Chapter 4

As he is searching for his stick, do you think Hudson is brave or foolish to go so close to the woods again?
Do you think Hudson's friends are a good influence on him?
What impact did Hudson's friends have on him?
Have you ever gone camping? If so, share a favorite camping memory.
Have you ever shared/listened to a spooky campfire story? If so, what was the story about?

Chapter 5

Do you think the boys around the campfire are happy to see Orin and his friends?
How could the boys have responded instead of giving in to Orin?
How might you have responded to Orin's challenge?
Have you or someone you know ever had to stand up against a bully? If so, what did you do?
What sort of peer pressure have you faced?
How influential do you think your friends are to you? Explain your answer.

Chapter 6

Do the boys have a justified reason to be afraid of the woods or is it more paranoia at this point?
How do their paranoia/fears affect their behavior?
Do you think Rico is telling the truth about Sinner's Stream?
Do you think Rico's story about Sinner's Stream was just an attempt to scare Hudson?
What is driving the boys to complete their task at this point in the story? Is this a reasonable reason?
Was it wise for them to separate? Why or why not?
With which group would you have gone? Why?

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Welcome to the Wasted Wood Discussion! Day 1

10/27/2021

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We're glad you're here! Have you read the first three chapters of Wasted Wood? Exciting, weren't they? Lots to talk about today! Here are some questions to get you started. We'd love for you to share your thoughts with us and other fans in the comments below!

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Chapter 1

Describe Hudson's dilemma as the story opens.
What are at least two things Hudson might be afraid of in this chapter?
Would you have taken the path through the Wasted Wood? Why or why not?
Are there any legends like this in your hometown? If so, do you believe them?
Are there any "haunted" places or structures in your hometown? Do you think the stories about them are real?

Chapter 2

Was Hudson's avoidance of the truth actually lying? Explain your answer.
Do you think the punishment Hudson's parents doled out was fair? Or too extreme? Why?
Could Hudson have handled the situation with his parents differently in hopes of getting a lighter punishment? If so, what could have been done?
Was Hudson right to feel he was being unfairly treated in comparison to his brother? What could he have done to express his feelings?
Have you ever felt like you were being unfairly treated by your parents or authority? Explain the situation.

Chapter 3

Hudson elevated his friends' status equal or above the level of his family. What was the danger in this?
Do you have friends that you elevate higher than your family? If so, please give at least one example.
Do you think Hudson considered the consequences of his behavior before he left his house?
How do you think Hudson's parents would feel if they came in and found their son missing? What might they do?

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Libraries (Public, School, Church)

8/4/2017

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You can make a huge different in spreading the word about my books by simply requesting that your local library purchase any of my books. Using the tax dollars your family is already paying, your school or public library, will be happy to stock great new middle grade and young adult fiction as well as picture books. Simply print out the book list below (downloadable) and take it into your library to request they purchase and shelve these titles. Send me an email and let me know when the libraries have stocked the book or books and I'll send you something awesome!

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Brock Eastman's Book List.

Quest for Truth

Taken - 978-1596382459
Risk – 978-1596382466
Unleash – 978-1596382473
Tangle – 978-1596382480
Hope (July 2018)
Waste Deep –978-1946692009
Coming Storm –978-1946692030
Truthful Test – 978-1946692047
Davey & the Mech –978-1946692061
Quest for Truth Galaxy – 978-1946692153

Sages of Darkness

HowlSage – 978-1946692146 or 978-1946692139
BlizzardSage (October 2017) – 9781946692184 or 9781946692191
CrimsonSage (May 2018) – 9781946692207 or 9781946692214

Wasted Wood – 978-1946692054

Nebula Chronicles

Endeavor – 978-1946692085 or 978-1946692078
Velocity (August 2017) – 9781946692160 or 9781946692177
Journey (January 2018)
Plasma (May 2018)

Hippopolis

Rainbow Hippo – 978-0692495834
Happy Hippo – 978-0692506264
Count Hippo, Count – 978-0692531655
Alpha Hippo – 978-1946692023

Imagination Station

Showdown with the Shepherd – 978-1589976313

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Read the 1st 200 pages of the revised HowlSage!

6/8/2016

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Wasted Wood Conclusion and Discussion! Day 4

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Welcome to the Wasted Wood Discussion! Day 1

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Libraries (Public, School, Church)

Check out this cool picture of my office bookshelf. What on this shelf makes you curious?

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