Dandelion Wine

How and why does Leo Auffmann’s Happiness Machine make people sad? Why does Lena Auffmann want the machine gone?

What makes tennis shoes so important to Douglas? Explain how his way of purchasing a pair shows his creativity and demonstrates his good character.

The boys hail Colonel Freeleigh as a “Time Machine.” Select one other character who has a similar power, and compare and contrast their approach with that of the colonel’s.

Clara Goodwater teases Elmira Brown about her belief that Clara is a witch, and then apologizes when Elmira has a bad accident, promising she’ll never again use her magic powers. Explain, with evidence, why you think Clara either is or is not a witch.

Analyze at least three different scenes in which the author builds the sense of dread that surrounds the ravine. Be sure to discuss the various abstract ideas that the ravine symbolizes, and relate them to the events that unfold there.

Give an example of fantasy in the book of fantasy and demonstrate how it fits that genre. Do the same for the novel’s use of science fiction and horror.

Why does Douglas want to save the Tarot Witch? How do his efforts represent an attempt to resist The Unstoppable Passage of Time?

Wanting to repay Mr. Jonas for saving his life, Douglas helps his grandma regain her ability to cook delicious meals. Why does he believe this is just compensation to Mr. Jonas?