Masterpiece

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2008

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Chapters 1-5

Chapters 6-10

Chapters 11-15

Chapters 16-20

Chapters 21-25

Chapters 26-30

Chapters 31-35

Chapters 36-38

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James and Marvin come from completely different worlds but find common ground and understand each other. How do James and Marvin’s families differ? How are they similar?

The philosophical discussion of the virtues takes a center stage in several chapters. Which virtue do you believe is the most important? Which virtue do you believe is the least important? How do the virtues relate to one another?

Marvin is a good judge of character when it comes to humans. How does Marvin’s ability to read people help him throughout the novel? Are there any instances where he is mistaken about someone?