Beyonders Book Discussion Questions
1. What did you think about heroes and what Galloran said about them:
Jason: I’m not sure I’m cut out for something like this. I’m a pretty regular guy…. I don’t think I’m what you’re looking for. You need a real hero.”
Ron: Age he had lots of STtime to know how to deceiver people and to read them
Mom: I was thinking about how he made it look like they were really helping him when they first met him - to gain their sympathy, and then he acted like a friend so they began to trust him and slowly as they traveled he helped them and gained more trust. Sometimes things that start out looking innocent can really be dangerous when you know what’s inside. In the end he may turn out to be a true friend, but he did deceive them and would have turned them in at one point.
Jesse: I agree too.
Wendy: Yeah, you never really know what may come of your choices in choosing to trust someone, but often times it seems that it eventually ends up being good. Look at Harry Potter choosing to spare Worm tail. Ha ha.
Mom: You can’t go through life suspecting everyone either - or it ends up hurting you more than being burned by false friends, but we do have to learn to be cautious when it counts. I thought they shared more information than they should have at first, but then started learning to be more careful with what they told people - not just Ferrin.
4. What do you think of those who went to Harthenham to the Eternal Feast? Why was that such a good way for Maldor to deal with his enemies?
Wendy: It would be SaWeet!! I would probably do a lot more things then I would otherwise do. Sky diving!!!
Michelle: I liked when he tried to help the musicians and ended up shooting one of them.
3. Did the book change how you view_____?
Jason: I’m not sure I’m cut out for something like this. I’m a pretty regular guy…. I don’t think I’m what you’re looking for. You need a real hero.”
Galloran: Far too many categorize a hero as a champion on the battlefield, a commander of legions, a master of rare talent or ability. Granted, there have been heroes who fit those descriptions. But many men of great evil as well. .. A hero sacrifices for the greater good. A hero is true to his or her conscience. In short, heroism means doing the right thing regardless of the consequences. Although any person could fit that description, very few do. Choose this day to be one of them.” (Page 110)
Michelle: I think the heroes in the story were admorable. I think Galloran himself obviously was a hero. He sacrificed himself. I really liked Galloran, and Jason, and Rachel. :) I also liked the half-man guy ---> :) (Nicolas the dangler?)they found in the city, and all the “secret word” keepers.
Wendy: I liked him a lot too!!! I think he was my favorite.
Jesse: I also really loved Galloran. It took a while for me to make the connection between him and the prince at the beginning of the book haha :) I love the last sentence “Choose this day to be one of them.”
Julie: I liked how his hero description was of someone who stood up for what they knew was right and were courageous enough to do it.
2. What did you think about Displacers? Would it be handy to be able to leave parts of yourself in different places sometimes??? How would you use that ability?
Michelle: I really liked the displacers (at first). I thought it was a new, interesting race and thought they seemed to be really cool.
Mom: As a mom there were times I wished I could be in two places at the same time!
Julie: I think they are creepy.
Ron: My turn! I would use my ability to throw my arm up in the air to block all sort of shots in basketball. Then use it to slam it on the fastbreak I just started!
Jesse: I would get all my homework and classes done and also spend time with my wife at the same time!
Michelle: I thought it was lame that they all ended up being dumb spies. That’s true. I liked that Ferrin was open and (mostly) honest, and helped him in the end.
Ron: My turn! I would use my ability to throw my arm up in the air to block all sort of shots in basketball. Then use it to slam it on the fastbreak I just started!
Jesse: I would get all my homework and classes done and also spend time with my wife at the same time!
Michelle: I thought it was lame that they all ended up being dumb spies. That’s true. I liked that Ferrin was open and (mostly) honest, and helped him in the end.
Mom: But at the end Ferrin helps him escape. It seems to be part of their nature that they can’t easily defy whoever rules over them - it might be hardwired into their being, so those who do go against Maldor have a much harder time making that effort.
3. How did Ferrin get to be such a good spy without them realizing he was spying on them?
Michelle: Okay, so I think maybe Ferrin got to be such a good spy because he was himself? Mom was saying maybe its an innate ability of theirs to be subservient and spy, but he said he did care about the main characters. I agree.
Michelle: Okay, so I think maybe Ferrin got to be such a good spy because he was himself? Mom was saying maybe its an innate ability of theirs to be subservient and spy, but he said he did care about the main characters. I agree.
Ron: Age he had lots of STtime to know how to deceiver people and to read them
Mom: I was thinking about how he made it look like they were really helping him when they first met him - to gain their sympathy, and then he acted like a friend so they began to trust him and slowly as they traveled he helped them and gained more trust. Sometimes things that start out looking innocent can really be dangerous when you know what’s inside. In the end he may turn out to be a true friend, but he did deceive them and would have turned them in at one point.
Jesse: I agree too.
Wendy: Yeah, you never really know what may come of your choices in choosing to trust someone, but often times it seems that it eventually ends up being good. Look at Harry Potter choosing to spare Worm tail. Ha ha.
Mom: You can’t go through life suspecting everyone either - or it ends up hurting you more than being burned by false friends, but we do have to learn to be cautious when it counts. I thought they shared more information than they should have at first, but then started learning to be more careful with what they told people - not just Ferrin.
4. What do you think of those who went to Harthenham to the Eternal Feast? Why was that such a good way for Maldor to deal with his enemies?
Michelle: I thought it was a good way for him to threaten/deal with his enemies.
Mama: I thought it was pretty smart - invite them to a place of wonderful pleasures where they could forget about the rest of the world and not feel like the other problems mattered anymore. Seems like something Satan would do - Eat drink and be merry.....
Julie: I got you to see who the real heroes were, who were just interested in living in a paradise place, but making the place better for everyone else.
Jesse: I think it was pretty smart too.
Why did Tark advise Jason not to stay long if he planned on leaving?
Wendy: Procrastination always seems to make people loose their resolve.
Jesse: I agree. I could imagine someone could have that plan to leave and then slowly get sucked into the leisure of the Eternal Feast...eventually forgetting about it.
Wendy: Procrastination always seems to make people loose their resolve.
Jesse: I agree. I could imagine someone could have that plan to leave and then slowly get sucked into the leisure of the Eternal Feast...eventually forgetting about it.
What was the risk with staying longer?
Michelle: I agree with Wendy. Not taking action is dangerous. Biding your time works sometimes, but not in cases of courage maybe. Unless you have really strong resolve, and don’t submit to “things of the world”. Like Galloran, he was patient, didn’t say a word, and then said the “magic words” - but he had a huge amount of resolve. The other heroes that were at the Harthenham obviously didn’t have the same resolve. We need to be placed in areas that aren’t bad, and need to be in a good atmospher to be our best.
Mom: Staying longer could weaken your resolve to fight injustice. Obviously those there were there because they had been fighting against Maldor - but staying there made them forget the reasons they wanted to fight him - and also encouraged them to give in to the addictions of the flesh, etc.
Wendy: It kind of reminds me of the scripture in Alma 37:46, where we are counseled not to be slothful because of the easiness of the way- when things are easy and we don’t have to work at things we become complacent and do not grow and when we do not grow we don’t change.
Mom: Staying longer could weaken your resolve to fight injustice. Obviously those there were there because they had been fighting against Maldor - but staying there made them forget the reasons they wanted to fight him - and also encouraged them to give in to the addictions of the flesh, etc.
Wendy: It kind of reminds me of the scripture in Alma 37:46, where we are counseled not to be slothful because of the easiness of the way- when things are easy and we don’t have to work at things we become complacent and do not grow and when we do not grow we don’t change.
Would fattening them up make them less dangerous as enemies?? How does our fitness change our ability to serve a cause?
Mom: I was thinking of the famous swordsman who was now so large he looked like a beached walrus. Fattening up the enemies made them less able to fight - and giving them foods that addicted them made them want to stay there instead of returning to fight Maldor.
Wendy: It affects it in many ways. First of all, you don’t feel as well when you’re not fit, so you have less energy and are less willing to get your “bum” up and doing things. Plus, could you imagine those fat guys running around. It reminds me of the people on Wali- sick.
Michelle: LOL - WALL-E! That’s exactly what I pictured! On the other hand, there were those people who were literally waisting away. Their addictions were killing them, which is what drugs and stuff does.
Wendy: It affects it in many ways. First of all, you don’t feel as well when you’re not fit, so you have less energy and are less willing to get your “bum” up and doing things. Plus, could you imagine those fat guys running around. It reminds me of the people on Wali- sick.
Michelle: LOL - WALL-E! That’s exactly what I pictured! On the other hand, there were those people who were literally waisting away. Their addictions were killing them, which is what drugs and stuff does.
Why do you think Tark was still willing to leave? (Tark was the giddy 9 musician survivor)
Michelle: Sometimes I think people need a leader. Someone to help them be better. Some people are less able to be a leader themselves, but have the right heart. I think he took courage from someone else’s courage. Ya know?
Michelle: Sometimes I think people need a leader. Someone to help them be better. Some people are less able to be a leader themselves, but have the right heart. I think he took courage from someone else’s courage. Ya know?
Julie: oh, i know michelle :) Its just harder for them to be courageous by themselves
Jesse: I agree with Michelle.
Jesse: I agree with Michelle.
5. What did you think of the Seed people that could plant their armor and regrow. How would that change how you lived your life? Would you be more reckless?
Mom: I think I’d be less careful about being killed and might be more willing to take chances, especially if you didn’t have to wait to grow up and you still retained your memories.
Would it make you have less value for life???
Julie: i would totally be more reckless.
Michelle: I really liked the guy who saved them after they left felloran. I think they were really cool, and i don’t think I would be as safe either.
Would it make you have less value for life???
Julie: i would totally be more reckless.
Michelle: I really liked the guy who saved them after they left felloran. I think they were really cool, and i don’t think I would be as safe either.
Wendy: It would be SaWeet!! I would probably do a lot more things then I would otherwise do. Sky diving!!!
6. How do you think Corrine’s mother’s vision of Galloran leading Corrine out of the swamp could still come true? (Corrine was the girl inside the tree in the swamp with the huge frogs - her mother was a prophetess or something like that.)
Michelle: When did this happen mom?
Michelle: When did this happen mom?
Wendy: How old was she and how old do you think Galloran is? Could there be some romance to come??? (I can’t remember the little details)
Mom: It made it seem like she was a teenager or young adult - it called her a girl. Galloran said he’s not as old as he looks - but it didn’t say how old he is either. I smell some possibilities here. Anyone else?
Jesse: I don’t know but I think it would be so cool if she came up later in the future book. I wonder if Jason will have a part in leading Corrine out of that swamp.Yeah. It seemed like she was described as a teenager to me.
7. Do you think we have any foods similar to Lumba berries – foods that make you crave them without offering any nourishment in return???
Wendy: Skittles- Michelle? Jolly Ranchers...crack. Pretty much any junk food that is sweet.
Jesse: I don’t know but I think it would be so cool if she came up later in the future book. I wonder if Jason will have a part in leading Corrine out of that swamp.Yeah. It seemed like she was described as a teenager to me.
7. Do you think we have any foods similar to Lumba berries – foods that make you crave them without offering any nourishment in return???
Wendy: Skittles- Michelle? Jolly Ranchers...crack. Pretty much any junk food that is sweet.
Mom: chocolate!!!!!!!!! soda, chips
Michelle: soda. has zero nourishment. its empty calories and actually is dehydrating, right mom?
1. What was your favorite part of the book?
Alan: My fav part was when Aragon went and got the army of the undead to come fight and allowed them to beat “he who must not be named”.
Alan: My fav part was when Aragon went and got the army of the undead to come fight and allowed them to beat “he who must not be named”.
Mom: I liked how Jason became a hero even though he thought he was just a regular guy and not really cut out for it - he saw the need for something to be done and stepped up to do it. I also liked the last sentence - made me laugh “Do you have a phone?” :)
Wendy: Did you like the creepy arm/hand at the end too Michelle??? Our very favorite part was when the main guy- what’s his name (Jason) had to challenge someone to a duel. He didn’t know how to fight with swords, etc., but he was good at pitching, so he challenged the guy to a game of billiards. He described the game where you take balls and take turns throwing them at each other until the other person is dead or something like that. So funny. We really liked how he took his strength and was able to creatively use it to his advantage.D
Wendy: Did you like the creepy arm/hand at the end too Michelle??? Our very favorite part was when the main guy- what’s his name (Jason) had to challenge someone to a duel. He didn’t know how to fight with swords, etc., but he was good at pitching, so he challenged the guy to a game of billiards. He described the game where you take balls and take turns throwing them at each other until the other person is dead or something like that. So funny. We really liked how he took his strength and was able to creatively use it to his advantage.D
Michelle: I liked when he tried to help the musicians and ended up shooting one of them.
2. What was your least favorite part of the book??? What didn’t you like????
Michelle: I felt sad that Galloran was so wrong and that all that effort was fruitless.
Mom: We already know Ron and Wendy don’t like the fact that it isn’t finished yet, so you can’t read the whole thing for another year! He says the next one is this March and the final one is next spring 2013.
Wendy: The end. It won’t be done for another year. Who can take the suspense??? At leas this author has been good about finishing them when he says he will...unlike some who turn their books into a “cycle” so the trilogy book set you just bought with the supposed last book, isn’t even really a trilogy set anymore. Grrrr.
Mom: We already know Ron and Wendy don’t like the fact that it isn’t finished yet, so you can’t read the whole thing for another year! He says the next one is this March and the final one is next spring 2013.
Wendy: The end. It won’t be done for another year. Who can take the suspense??? At leas this author has been good about finishing them when he says he will...unlike some who turn their books into a “cycle” so the trilogy book set you just bought with the supposed last book, isn’t even really a trilogy set anymore. Grrrr.
3. Did the book change how you view_____?
Jesse: this book did help me understand the definition of a hero better. I love the whole storyline of Jason becoming a hero for that world even though most of the people in that world didn’t know about him. He knew barely anybody but yet he still wanted to help them. :)
Mom: Me too! What Jesse said.
4. Would you recommend the book to a friend?
4. Would you recommend the book to a friend?
Mom: YES! I think I’ll suggest Natalie read it next. - after Mary gets done with it. Mary’s about half way through it right now - that might be the other reason she’s not on here.
Julie: yes
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