I survived – The Destruction of Pompei
Introduction
In Big Shot, book 16 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and sports just don’t mix. After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he’s officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won’t make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg’s hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?
About This Book
The beast beneath the mountain is restless…No one in the bustling city of Pompeii worries when the ground trembles beneath their feet. The beast under the mountain Vesuvius, high above the city, wakes up angry sometimes — and always goes back to sleep.But Marcus is afraid. He knows something is terribly wrong — and his father, who trusts science more than mythical beasts, agrees. When Vesuvius explodes into a cloud of fiery ash and rocks fall from the sky like rain, will they have time to escape — and survive the epic destruction of Pompeii?
Book Club Questions
- What was your favorite part of the book?
- What was your least favorite?
- Did you race to the end, or was it more of a slow burn?
- Which scene has stuck with you the most?
- What did you think of the writing? Are there any standout sentences?
- Did you reread any passages? If so, which ones?
- Would you want to read another book by this author?
- Did reading the book impact your mood? If yes, how so?
- What surprised you most about the book?
- How did your opinion of the book change as you read it?
- If you could ask the author anything, what would it be?
- How does the book’s title work in relation to the book’s contents? If you could give the book a new title, what would it be?
- Is this book overrated or underrated?
- Did this book remind you of any other books?
- How did it impact you? Do you think you’ll remember it in a few months or years?
- Would you ever consider re-reading it? Why or why not?
- Who do you most want to read this book?
- Are there lingering questions from the book you’re still thinking about?
- Did the book strike you as original?
Fictionary Questions
- Which characters did you like best? Which did you like least?
- Which character did you relate to, or empathize with, the most?
- If you had to trade places with one character, who would it be?
- Guess the characters’ zodiac signs.
- What do you think happens to the characters after the book’s official ending?
- What are your thoughts on the book’s structure? Did it serve the story well?
- How did the setting impact the story? Would you want to read more books set in that world?
- Did the book feel real to you?
- Did the plot proceed in a way that felt natural? Or did you feel manipulated by the storyline?
- Are there any characters you’d like to deliver a lecture to? If so, who? What would you say?
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