Characters & Relationships
Who is Wren's best friend who influences her bad choices?
Meadow
Why is Wren sent to the wilderness camp
Because of her dangerous behavior and substance use.
What is one major theme of the novel?
Redemption
personal growth
etc
Who was Wren's first love
Nico
Who shows Wren what true friendships is like?
Hannah
Where is the wilderness camp located
A desert in Utah
What does the wilderness symbolize in the story?
A place of healing,
Challenge
Transformation
The character all the camp girls loved
Silver Hawk
What traits would you use to describe Wren's first letter. What traits would you use to describe Wren's mom's final letter.
Cold, uncaring, distant etc.
Caring, heartfelt, understand etc.
What does Wren have to do to "ear her way back" home?
Complete the program and take responsibility for her actions
What lesson does Wren learn about control?
She can't control others, only her own actions and reactions
How did Wren's brother get his nickname
The Jungle Book
Who inspires Wren to tell stories with meaning behind them?
Mokov
What is the main conflict in Wild Bird?
Wren's internal struggle to accept responsibility and change
How does forgiveness play a role in Wren's journey?
She must forgive herself and others to move forward
Why Wren was sent on her quest
The counselors knew she was ready because of her need to be "numb" and this would show her she can survive her feelings on her own.
Name two things Wren put down on her list of Who she wants to be.
Someone who remembers the stars even in daylight
Someone who looks up
Someone my brother's not afraid of
Someone who is fearless
Describe the turning point in the novel for Wren
When she begins to open up, work with others, and stop blaming everyone
What do the symbols (rain cloud, fire, coyote, Sunrise, and heart with wren) mean
Answers may vary
The challenges that Wren faces to through her journey.
The title of Wren's book series to her brother
Cross my heart and hope to not die True Story