Joe
Why did Joe pay for fins medial needs?
To release a sense of guilt as his son was the cause of fin being a paraplegic.
Who is Toms love interest in Coghill?
Chrissy
How did the crisis centre benefit Daniel.
He got to see his family more.
Why did Kylie tell the school about Daniels accident?
Because she thought it would make her feel less guilty.
who is the author of 'The story of Tom Brennan'
J.C Burke
"If dad lost it that'd be the end of all of us"
why is this quote significant
It represents how he acted as a mediator throughout the novel keeping peace between the family.
what year is Tom in?
year 11
Who does Daniel kill in the car accident ?
Nicole and Luke
what does this quote represent
"in many ways she'd released me, pushing me into my own fear"
represents how Kylies actions related Toms fears from the accident.
What town did the novel begin in?
Mumbilli
how does Joes speech about the football team have an impact on Tom?
He makes Tom realise he is being selfish and that there is more to football then winning.
How did running help Tom overcome his grief?
Gave him an escape /a sense of freedom.
How does Daniel deal with his grief?
Through helping other helping at the centre
What does Kylie shaving off her hair represent?
Getting rid of her guilt and moving on.
How many pages are in the book?
283
Do you think there is an impact of Joe being the football coach?
yes, he changes everyones attitudes and pushes them to be better.
How does the flash back about Daniel reacting to Tom being a tattle tale foreshadow his later actions?
It shows he has a tendency to overreact
What positions were tom and Daniel in the football team?
Halfback and five-eighth
what technique is this quote?
"tears rolled down her cheeks, washing the grime and sweat off her skin leaving their tracks as evidence of our rule attack"
Metaphor
What is the structure of the novel?
Non linear