Changes for Felicity

Chapter One: A Cardinal and a Bluebird
Knowing that most girls could not afford dolls, how wealthy do you think the Merriman's and the Coles were?

Find out how large Williamsburg was in 1774. How does that compare to your hometown?

How do you and your friends play?

Elizabeth named her doll after the Queen of England. Where do you find names for your dolls?

Have you seen a foal before?

What do you wear in the rain?

Chapter Two: Friends Divided
Is it wrong to be happy someone stays in jail forever?

If Elizabeth had known Jiggy Nye before, do you think she would feel differently?

How are Elizabeth and Felicity different?

Have you ever known someone in jail? How did that affect your family?

Chapter Three: Grandfather's Errand
Felicity is once again asked to be patient. Are you patient?

Can stubbornness be a good thing? Why is it more often bad?

Felicity turned to the Psalms, a book in the Bible, when she was troubled. What do you read when you are worried or scared?

Have you ever lost a grandparent? How did you feel?

Chapter Four: Into the Valley
Do you think this title refrences the Psalm?

Why do you think the author chose this title?

What good changes have you made?

Do you think everyone just needs a friend?

Do you know someone who could use a friend?

Chapter Five: Patriot
List the characters in the books, and what changes they have made throughout the series. Who has changed the most? Why do you think that is?

Looking Back
Do you think Felicity had to grow up fast with the war?

Have you ever had to grow up fast?