Discussion Questions

1. What specific things led to Ana’s interest in softball? Have you ever experienced a similar new and sudden interest in a sport or hobby? Compare your experience with Ana’s.
2. Explain why Ana chose to lie to Caitlin about making the team. How would the story have been different if she had not been caught in her lie?
3. Ana’s and Cara’s friendship hit a rough patch. What or who was mainly responsible for this? Use evidence from the book to support your answer. Have you ever experienced something similar?