Felicity Saves the Day

Chapter One: King's Creek Plantation
Where do you go on summer vacation?

Here is a description of battledore and shuttlecock. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battledore Get together with some friends to play its modern counterpart, badmittion.

Chapter Two: Faithful Friends
Compare your behavior around guests with Felicity's. Which do you think is better?

Have you ever lost a pet? How would you feel to suddenly see it again?

Chapter Three: The Note in the Bottle
Felicity plays with Penny to relax, what do you do to relax?

Do you know a toddler like William?

Why shouldn't Felicity keep Ben's secret?

Have you ever kept a secret?

Chapter Four: Runaway
Felicity used homemade herbs to heal Ben's wound. What does your mom put on your scrapes?

Felicity knew it was wrong to help Ben. Even after she learned her father was looking for him, she continued to help him. Do you think she was dishonoring her father?

What else could she have done?

Did you ever do something you knew your parents would disapprove of?

Chapter Five: Penny Saves the Day
Have you ridden a horse before? Imagine how hard it must have been to ride a horse sidesaddle, in the rain. How do you think Felicity stayed calm?

How do you think Felicity's mother felt about the whole situation? Her husbands apprentice ran away, and her daughter tried to help him. What would you do?

Have you had to say goodbye to someone? Was it easy? Why?

Looking Back
What does your family do for vacations?

What is your favorite thing about summer?

Do you know anyone who has fought in a war? Do they talk about it? How do you think war changes people?