1. What are your general thoughts about the book? Any favorite parts?
2. Stella remembered that on the first day of school her stomach had been in knots, which means she was nervous. Do you get nervous on the first day of school? What are sometings that might make a student anxious?
3. Stella's class visits the library. What do you like about visiting your school library? What kinds of books do you enjoy checking out most?
4. On page 28, Stanley asks Stella what she is drawing, but she only shows people her drawings if she thinks they are perfect. Do you think Stella should let people look at her drawings even if they aren't perfect?
5. Stella is reading a biography of Jacques Cousteau. If you were to read a biography, whose life would you most like to read about?
6. Stella's family comes into town for Thanksgiving. Before dessert, they look at family photos. Do you have any special activities that your family does on Thanksgiving?
7. Stella's mom works at a radio station. Do you think it would be fun to work at a radion station? Why or why not?
8. When they are in Wisconsin, Nick tells Stella she needs to hurry or Bigfoot might get her. Do you believe in Bigfoot? What about other creatures like the Loch Ness Monster or the Jackalope?
9. Stella felt very flattered when her teacher asked her to make a poster for the spelling bee. Have you ever been asked to do something that made you feel special?
10. Stella's favorite kind of cake is coconut cake with caramel. What is your favorite type of cake?