Wasted Wood Discussion Day 3

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

1. How could the boys have avoided getting themselves into this predicament?
2. Should Hudson help to free Orin or try to save himself? Explain your answer.
3. What would you do if you were Hudson?
4. 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

1. Do you think it was wise to use fire as a weapon against the troll? Explain your answer.
2. Discuss the pros and cons of using fire as a weapon in the woods.
3. 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.