About This Book
In Madeleine L'Engle's "The Arm of the Starfish," 16-year-old marine biology student Adam Eddington travels to a remote island off Portugal for a summer internship with Dr. Calvin O'Keefe. What begins as a scientific pursuit quickly spirals into a high-stakes international thriller involving kidnapping, corporate espionage, and a race to control revolutionary organ regeneration research. Adam, initially naive, is forced to navigate a treacherous world of double agents and ethical quandaries, questioning everyone's motives, including the mysterious Kali Cutter and the enigmatic Canon Tallis. This book, the first in the O'Keefe family series, explores themes of trust, integrity, and the complex nature of good and evil, making it a compelling read for young adults ready for a sophisticated adventure.
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Discussion Prompts
1
Adam faces many choices about whom to trust. How do you decide who is trustworthy in your own life?
2
The book talks about 'the fall of the sparrow' and caring for the weak. What does this phrase mean to you, and how do different characters in the story show or ignore this idea?
3
Adam is asked to be a double agent, passing along fake papers. Was this the right thing to do, even if it was for a good cause? Why or why not?
4
Kali Cutter seems to betray Adam multiple times. What do you think motivates her actions throughout the story?
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Dr. O'Keefe's research on regeneration is powerful. What are some of the ethical responsibilities that come with such advanced scientific discoveries?
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