About This Book
Set in 1943, 'The Green Glass Sea' follows 11-year-old Dewey Kerrigan as she moves to the isolated and highly secretive community of Los Alamos, New Mexico. Her father is a scientist working on the Manhattan Project, though Dewey initially knows nothing of its true nature. The story explores themes of family, friendship, curiosity, and resilience as Dewey adapts to her unusual surroundings, makes new friends, and slowly pieces together the monumental secret her community holds. It's a poignant historical fiction novel that offers a unique child's perspective on a pivotal moment in history, suitable for middle-grade readers aged 10-14.
It is 1943, and 11-year-old Dewey Kerrigan is traveling west on a train to live with her scientist father--but no one will tell her exactly where he is. When she reaches Los Alamos, New Mexico, she learns why: he's working on a top secret government program.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How does Dewey's experience in Los Alamos compare to what you imagine growing up during WWII would be like?
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What challenges did Dewey face in making friends and adapting to her new home? How did she overcome them?
3
The scientists in Los Alamos were working on something that changed the world. What are your thoughts on their work and its impact?
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How did the secrecy of Los Alamos affect the children living there? Do you think it was fair to keep them in the dark?
5
What does 'The Green Glass Sea' refer to, and what does it symbolize in the story?
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