SuitabookStarstruck
Cathy Hopkins
- Reading
- Before reading, discuss what makes a promise realistic and fair. During the story, pause when new pressures appear and ask what choices are available; revisit the consequences after the ending.
- Themes
- Honesty and promises: Squidge promises Lia that he will always be open and honest, then faces circumstances that make this difficult. The premise clearly foregrounds honesty as a problem to examine, but does not show whether the story rewards, criticises or complicates Squidge’s handling of it.
- Competing attention and ambition: Squidge’s dream of working on a film comes true while Savannah adopts him as her runner and shows interest in him. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- Notice how the story treats honesty when telling the truth may disappoint someone. You might also consider whether Squidge’s own wishes receive as much attention as Lia’s and Savannah’s expectations.