1. Below are some quotes that shed light on the relationship between Alice and her mother:
p. 9: “No matter how hard Alice tried to please her, she got the feeling that her mother was disappointed.”
p. 20: “Sometimes I make up little songs,” said Alice, “Mom says that’s especially annoying.”
p. 41: “Clearly your aunt didn’t care about any of us. Not even you, Alice.”
How would you describe the relationship between Alice and her mother? Why do you think their relationship is the way it is? How do you think their relationship will unfold and why?
2. What are two of Charlie Erdlings’ character traits? What evidence can you bring to support your opinion?
OPTIONAL:
Read about Sarah Weeks by clicking on the direct link on the “Reading” page of our website. What aspects of her life do you think may have influenced or informed her writing of PIE in some way?