32 pages • 1-hour read
Escaping the Giant Wave
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Essay Topics
Kyle’s teacher doesn’t make her class share their goals for the summer. Why? Would Kyle’s goals have stayed the same if he had to share them? Why or why not?
How does the relationship between Daren and Kyle change throughout the novel? Does it change for the better by the end or not?
BeeBee has a passion for finance. How is she different than other kids? How do those differences impact her relationship with Kyle?
Kyle must make several important decisions in the novel. Which decision is the most critical? Why?
How is the town’s warning system ineffective? Why do some people refuse to take it seriously?
How do you think BeeBee and Kyle will be changed by the events in the story? Predict how you think they will be five years from now.
What did you learn about tsunamis by reading the novel? Would learning about tsunamis have been more effective if this was a nonfiction text? Why or why?
Warnings play an important role in the novel. What warnings do Kyle and BeeBee have for each of the waves? What helps them survive?
Adults do not have a prevalent role in the novel. Why is it important that the main characters are children? Would the novel have been different if they were adults? How so?
Kyle changes a lot throughout the novel. What is a significant way that Kyle changes and what makes him change?
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