Quotes
"I am but paper. Brittle and thin."
Who is Sal?
Where is the orphanage located?
Marsyas Island
_____ is the Antichrist
Lucy
Linus spends time learning about the children’s different personalities and begins enjoying the island more. He slowly becomes less awkward around everyone.
Chapter 8
The sea surrounding the island is described with what color?
Cerulean
"The world is a weird and wonderful place. Why must we try and explain it all away? For our personal satisfaction?"
Who is Arthur?
What makes the island feel separated from the mainland?
Forests and rugged terrain
______ is a 40-year-old caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, or DICOMY.
Linus Baker
Arthur shares more about his past, helping Linus understand why protecting the children matters so much to him. The group becomes closer and more comfortable together.
Chapter 10
What food does Talia frequently offer to visitors?
garden-grown vegetable (or carrot)
"Because knowledge is power"
Who is Linus?
How does Linus travel to the island?
Ferry
_____ is the 45-year-old master of Marsyas Orphanage
Arthus Parnassus
Linus notices that Arthur and the children act far kinder and more normal than the reports described. He starts questioning whether DICOMY has been truthful about magical children.
Chapter 7
What kind of animal does Sal transform into?
Pomeranian
"You’ve always wanted to see the ocean."
Who is Zoe?
What feeling does the island create for Linus at first?
Isolation
_____ is a female juvenile gnome, and her being female is the reason she’s so highly classified and lives at Marsyas Orphanage
Talia
The bond between Linus and the orphanage grows stronger, and he begins to feel genuinely happy living there. Leaving the island becomes a difficult thought as he realizes how much the children now trust him.
Chapter 12
What object is Talia known for carrying around?
"These children aren’t animals. You aren’t on a safari with binoculars, watching them from a distance"
What does the island protect the children from?
Prejudice
____ is a a young wyvern, a small, dragon-like creature with large wings and hind legs.
Theodore
Linus starts losing confidence in the rules and beliefs he trusted for years as the children challenge his understanding of what makes someone dangerous. Quiet moments on the island reveal emotional truths that make his assignment feel more personal than professional.
Chapter 9
What game or activity do the children and adults often share that helps them bond?
spending time together/telling stories/playing together