DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Melina wasn’t very confident during her first JV practice, and she struggled to play well. Using examples from the story, discuss some possible reasons why she was having trouble.
2. Talk about why Melina and Nora decided to set aside their rivalry. How did it help them? Be sure to support your answer with examples from the story.
3. Melina’s feelings about the JV team changed a lot throughout the book. Talk about how she felt before tryouts, then talk about how she felt after tryouts. What caused the change? Use examples from the story to support your answer.