- Alison Booth
- Stillwater Creek
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- Music is extremely
important to Ilona as a means of self expression. Does music serve
any other purpose in Stillwater
Creek?
- Discuss the importance
of the scene of the two girls, Zidra and Lorna, borrowing George
Cadwallader’s boat, getting into difficulties and being rescued by
Bill Bates. Do you consider this is a pivotal scene in the
story?
- Lorna’s point of view
is never explicitly given and yet she is a vital character. Why do
you think the author chose not to present Lorna’s point of
view?
- What role does the
little green elephant play in the plot?
- The novel is written
from six different viewpoints. Did you want to hear from more of
Jingera’s townfolk? Who do you think gave you the most insight into
the town, and why?
- What are the obstacles
that each of these six characters must overcome?
- In what way does the
Christmas Dance develop the narrative?
- Discuss how each of
the characters have changed by the end of the novel.
