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Topic Name Sailor Twain by Mark Siegel
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Sailor Twain


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What strengths did you find in the three female characters. In what ways did they fill traditional roles and in what ways were they ahead of their time?

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Apr. 18, 2014
by davinamw

Could the story have been set in another time period or place? How would making it a more modern tale have changed it? What if it were set earlier?

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Apr. 27, 2014
by Suzanne

Why do you suppose Captain Twain was creatively blocked until he met the mermaid? How did the mermaid’s presence release his creativity?

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Apr. 27, 2014
by Suzanne

Who do you think would enjoy Sailor Twain?

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Apr. 30, 2014
by cathyk

How did the panels with no text impact the story's pace?

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May. 02, 2014
by andreak

About the novel's ending

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May. 02, 2014
by Erin G

How can a playlist associated with a novel impact one's experience of the book? Have you listened to Mark Siegel's list?

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May. 02, 2014
by Erin G

How did your feelings change about the main characters as you read the book?

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May. 04, 2014
by cathyk

Symbolism

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May. 04, 2014
by cathyk

Do you think the perception of graphic novels has changed over time?

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May. 05, 2014
by Suzanne

Describe your thoughts about Siegel's drawings. In what ways did the artist's technique enhance your experience of the story?

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May. 07, 2014
by edie

In what genre would you place the story of Sailor Twain?

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May. 08, 2014
by cathya

What did you know about mermaids before reading Sailor Twain? How has their image evolved over time?

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May. 08, 2014
by cathya

Ask the Author a Question!

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May. 10, 2014
by kimk

Women Authors and the male pseudonym

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May. 14, 2014
by candaceb

The book's themes

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May. 14, 2014
by candaceb

What do you think was written on the note?

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May. 14, 2014
by kimk

Do you approach a graphic novel differently?

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May. 14, 2014
by poniesnpearls

Is this your first time reading a graphic novel, or are you a pro? Did Sailor Twain change your perception of the genre?

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May. 21, 2014
by valeriec

What other graphic novels would you recommend.

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Jul. 14, 2014
by Lisa

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