Why is the Sears Catalog exciting to Stella and Carolyn? Compare the reality of cleaning a chicken coop to her dreams of being able to buy some of the items pictured in the catalog.ĭescribe the fire. What does Stella think about the writing contest? Make a prediction about how you think she will do in the competition. How do you think Stella felt throughout the ordeal? What do you think she learned from that experience? What does Stella learn about her father as they ride to town? What do you think most surprises her?ĭescribe the voting registration. In your own words, summarize Spoon Man’s story about the eagle who thought he was a chicken. Why is a visit from Spoon Man a reason for excitement in the town? Describe Spoon Man and his wagon and his effect on the community.

Why does Stella sneak out at night? What does she keep in her hidden cigar box and why? How does Stella compare herself to the old apple tree outside the classroom window? What problems does Stella have in school? What does this say about the school system in Bumblebee and North Carolina at that time? What can you learn about their community from this description?ĭescribe Stella’s classroom (which was the whole school!) and her teacher. How does her father inspire her to be interested in the news? How does the room decoration affect Stella’s connection to newspapers?ĭescribe Stella’s walk to school and the children who lived nearby that walked with her. How does Stella feel about sitting outside at night with a boy she’s known all her life?ĭiscuss Stella’s love of newspapers.

How would you describe Tony? Describe some of the frustrations the two children face. How would you describe the relationship between the parents and the children? In what year and what town does the story take place?ĭescribe Stella’s parents. How does this help capture the reader's attention? What predictions can the reader make about Stella? About Jojo? About what might happen in their town?ĭescribe the family’s home as described in chapter two. The novel opens with a powerful description of a fire burning in the woods in the middle of the night. Discussion Topics for Stella by Starlight.

Stella by Starlight by Sharon M. Draper