1. Part 4 starts with the quote "Now here is my secret. It is very simple. It is only with one's heart that one can see clearly. What is essential is invisible to the eye." What does it mean?
2. What was Jack's initial reaction to Mr Tushman's request to show August around school? What made Jack decide to say 'yes' to Mr Tushman’s request?
3. Friendship can be difficult. How does Jack feel about him and August becoming Ex-friends? How does he feel when he finds out why?
4. How was Jack provoked to punch Julian in the face? Explain why you think this was the right/wrong thing to do?
5. How did reading Jack's point of view change your perception of his character?
6. Predict how you think Auggie will react to the news that Jack punched Julian. What effect will it have own their friendship?
7. Discuss the motivations for Julian's mum to photoshop August out of the class photo and it’s the message it sends to Julian.
8. What do you make of Mrs Albans' statement that August is handicapped? Do you think she was correct when she said it places too much of a burden on the kids to befriend August?
9. Mrs Alban also thought that August shouldn't have been allowed into Beecher Prep. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.
10. How did Jack handle being frozen out by all the boys at Beecher Prep?