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Chapter 1 Why is it important to record what the group has done? How do you know Kevin is older than the others even though they are all about to start their final year of high school? What information on TV should have alerted people to an invasion? In what ways does Robyn differ from the rest of the group?

Chapter 2 On what day does the group leave for the camp at Hell? What crimes has the hermit supposedly committed? What unnerves Kevin on the way into hell?

Chapter 3 What is unusual about the construction of the bridge? What food was Fi unfamiliar with before the camp?

Chapter 4 Where does Homer find the snake? What does Ellie hear on the second night and how does her version of things differ from Robyn’s or Lee’s? What statement does Lee make that foreshadows what actually happened?

Chapter 5 What plans do corrie and Ellie make about their futures? How many days have the group spend camping in Hell? What unusual sights appear as they gain a good view of the plains?

Discuss Homer and Lee have very different reactions to Ellie’s invitation. Why? Consider the personality and background of each boy and explain your reasons and ideas clearly.

Ellie says **‘No, Hell wasn’t anything to do with places. Hell was all to do with people. Maybe Hell was people**. Do you agree with Ellie? Give reasons to support your opinion.

Have you ever been camping in a remote area? Could you compare it to Hell? Describe your special place and give details of its similarities/contrasts. If you have never had such an experience, explain why you would/would not wish to have a camping trip to hell?