Annotation:
Autumn comes from a privileged, loving family. Cody comes from an abusive, alcoholic home. When he runs away, Autumn finds him curled up in pain, without resources, and without a safe place to stay. Autumn offers Cody a refuge and soon the both of them begin learning about lives neither have experienced.
Questions:
- How do Autumn’s and Cody’s parents differ? What impact has their parent’s actions have on each child?
- How many children across Canada or in your home town, do you think have homes like Cody’s?
- Why do Autumn and Cody start to trust each other?
- What are the two learning from each other?
- How do they both grow because/despite each other?
Curriculum Connections:
- Communication – Collaboration
- Personal and Social – Social Awareness and Responsibility
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