(Page 110) ‘I flush the loo to drown the noise of my crying,’ says Fern. Why?

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(Page 112) What words show that Fern’s mother isn’t communicating much with her?

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(Page 113/114) Why doesn't Fern want to tell her mother about Zara?

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(Page 114) Why doesn't Fern want her mother to criticise Zara?

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(Page 119) Should Fern’s mother have told Zara’s mother about the operation?

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2. Discuss: Could the adults in Fern’s life help her to cope better with her problems?

In your groups think of something each of these adults could do to help Fern.

1. Mrs Morgan 2. Fern’s Mother 3 Mr Lynam

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3. Write: Write a conversation between Fern & her mother.