What traits do Zach Powers and Hugh Winkleman have in common? How do these traits lend themselves—or work against—the preservation of the social hierarchy a Claverage Middle School?

What does the novel reveal about Rain’s backstory and her founding of the farm? What details does it leave out, and how does this affect the reader’s understanding of the story?

What are some of the practices at Garland Farm that can be adapted by Mr. Kasigi to make Claverage better at serving the needs of individual students?