How do Cori and Maz's feelings about Sam change when he returns, and how do they cope with the fact that he hasn't aged?

This is a discussion prompt for Dead Flip by Sara Farizan. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

What does this story tell us about the nature of friendship, especially when faced with extraordinary circumstances?

This is a discussion prompt for Dead Flip by Sara Farizan. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

Dead Flip

Name: Dead Flip
ISBN: 9781643754031

by Sara Farizan

Former best friends Cori and Maz reunite to solve the mystery of their childhood friend who disappeared six years ago and has returned without aging a day.

About This Book

"Eighteen-year-olds Cori and Maz, once inseparable best friends, reunite to solve the mystery of what happened to their other friend Sam--who disappeared six years ago and has now returned, not having aged at all"--

Concepts

Friendship & Loyalty Curiosity & Wonder Fear & Bravery Resilience & Perseverance Loneliness & Belonging Sadness & Grief Self-Confidence & Identity Making Friends Growing Up Death of a Loved One Friendship & Social

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Wonderlit Review

Dead Flip offers a compelling young adult mystery with a supernatural twist. It follows Cori and Maz, who must confront their past and a bizarre present when their long-lost friend Sam reappears, unchanged after six years. The book explores themes of enduring friendship, loss, and the unsettling nature of the unknown. It's a fast-paced read that will appeal to teens who enjoy suspense and a touch of the eerie, prompting discussions about how we cope with profound change and the passage of time.