Characters
Who is the narrator of the novel?
• Frenchie
When does the story take place?
• In the future
What is the main problem in the story?
• People steal bone marrow to dream
Who is the main enemy?
• The Recruiters
What is one main theme of the novel?
• Survival
Who are the Elders who tell stories to the group?
Miigwans
Minerva
What has happened to most people in this world?
• They cannot dream
Who are the Recruiters?
• People who capture Indigenous peoples
What is Frenchie afraid of?
• Being caught
• Losing family
How are dreams important in the story?
• Dreams mean hope
• Dreams mean humanity
Who is Frenchie’s love interest?
• Rose
Why are Indigenous people hunted?
• Their marrow lets them dream
What happens if someone is caught by Recruiters?
• They are killed
• Bone marrow is taken
What conflict does the group face daily?
• Staying safe
• Finding food
What theme is shown through storytelling?
• Memory
• Culture
Who is the leader of the group, and what is he like?
• Miigwans
• Calm, wise, protective
Where does most of the story happen?
• Forests
• On the run
Why are Stories important to the group?
• Teach history
• Give hope
How does loss affect the characters?
• Grief
• Trauma
• Fear
How does the novel show colonialism?
• Indigenous bodies exploited
• Power imbalance
How does Frenchie change in the story?
• Becomes braver
• Learns responsibility
• Finds hope
How does the setting create danger?
• Constant fear
• Running from Recruiters
How does the story end for Frenchie?
• He survives
• Finds purpose
How do characters deal with conflict?
• Supporting each other
• Sharing stories
What message does the author give readers?
• Culture keeps people alive
• Hope is resistance