On The Run
How many police officers visit Ben Silver’s front door at the start of the novel?
4
What is the name of Ben’s little sister?
Olive
Finish the grandfather's parable quote: "The one that wins is the one you..."
" ...feed"
What mode of transportation do the Silvers use to flee?
A car
Who is the author of Two Wolves?
Tristan Bancks
What reason do Ben's parents give him and Olive for bundling them into the car so fast?
Going on a holiday
What creative hobby does Ben love doing when he is not investigating or worrying?
Making stop-motion movies
What do the "two wolves" in the central legend represent?
Good and evil / right and wrong inside everyone
As they hide out, what basic need becomes increasingly difficult to secure safely?
Food, water, or shelter
What former Australian soap opera did Tristan Bancks act in before writing full-time?
Home and Away
What nickname does Ben’s dad call him because he asks so many questions?
Cop
Who is the main protagonist and aspiring detective of the story?
Ben Silver
What is the major ethical dilemma Ben faces regarding his parents?
Whether to keep their secret and stay on the run or turn them in to the police
How does Ben demonstrate resilience and protection for his younger sister in the wild?
By looking after Olive and keeping her safe/calm
What alternative title was the book released under in the United States?
On the Run
What does Ben secretly gather and jot down in his notes as they travel?
Evidence about what his parents have done
What specific illegal act do Ben and Olive slowly realize their parents have committed?
Financial crime / bank theft / robbery
What item or object presents a major temptation and symbol of changing their lives?
A bag of money
Why is staying hidden in nature ultimately an unsustainable choice for the family?
The authorities / police are closing in, and survival resources run low
Which children's choice book award did Two Wolves win in 2015?
YABBA / KOALA Awards
The story shifts from being on the run from the police to a tense life-or-death situation in which specific location type?
The wilderness / bush
How does Ben’s perception of his father change as he uncovers the truth?
He realizes his hero/dad is deeply flawed and in trouble
What question does the book pose about whether children are bound to repeat their parents' actions?
Are we destined to turn out like our parents?
What does the isolation of the bush force Ben to confront about his own inner "self"?
Who he really is ("me") and his own moral boundaries
Name another suspenseful middle-grade thriller or novel written by Tristan Bancks.
Detention / The Fall / Scar Town / Cop & Robber