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First Book: "Gem of the First Water"
Journey Guide

This is a sample from the Journey Guide which corresponds with the chapter "Radino's".

Chapter 1 – Radino's

The boy displays all kinds of dysfunctional behavior as he goes through the course of the day. He eventually finds himself at Radino's, a wise old Italian gentleman who takes an interest in the boy despite his poor behavior. It is from Radino's mysterious room that the boy transitions into the metaphorical Land of Confusion.

THEME: ENJOY THE ONLY TIME YOU
REALLY HAVE, YOUR NOW

Questions To Stimulate Discussion:

1 In a word, describe the boy. (Go around several times)

2 Describe the boy's attitude toward his parents.

3 Describe the parents' attitude toward the boy.

4 When the father was telling the boy what he wanted him to do that day what do you think the boy was saying in his mind?

5 Was the breakfast table encounter typical or unusual?

6 What do you say in your mind when asked to do something you don't want to do? Is it helpful?

7 One word to describe how you are like the boy.

8 How is Radino's way of living different from the boy's?

9 One word to describe how our family is like the boy's family.

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE THE STORY




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