Do you agree with Coyote’s assertion that massive upheaval is sometimes necessary to bring about meaningful change? Why or why not? Does Coyote’s desire to restart creation with himself as the only survivor make him a villain? Incorporate textual evidence.

How do Ethan, Jennifer T., and Thor’s feelings that they don’t belong influence the roles they play in the quest to save the world? In what ways are these three characters role models for young readers, and what lessons does each character offer about finding one’s strength in the face of adversity?

In the baseball games that Ethan’s team plays as they move through the Summerlands, how do both individual skill and teamwork come into play? Where do these two aspects of the game meet, and how does the game suffer when these aspects lack balance? Include textual evidence as proof.