Picture This (Sheehan)

Discussion Questions
1. Rocky is caught between wanting to start a new relationship with Hill and grieving the sudden death of her husband. Does it seem unimaginable to fall in love again after the death of a spouse, or would it feel like a second chance?

2. Rocky is instantly drawn to Natalie in a way that seems to defy her psychological knowledge. What is it that pulls Rockey to the wayward girl?

3. How does Natalie's background influence her behaviors with Rocky and with others on Peaks Island?

4. The house that Rocky buys is brimming with personality. The house makes a wish when Rockey first stands in front of it. "Give me one more go at it." How does Rocky's decision at the end of the book answer this wish?

5. How does Cooper respond to Natalie? If not for Melissa's photo, would anyone be able to detect his hesitation with Natalie? How is the micro detection of the camera like Cooper's perception of the world? What can the camera see that the naked eye cannot?

6. Tess and her granddaughter Daniel are extremely close. Aside from sharing synesthesia (even though Tess losers hers after surgery), how else are their sensibilities similar?

7. Natalie picks Daniel, the most tender spirit on the island, to include in her plan of revenge. Are there any other reasons why Natalie picks the child?

8. Melissa is immediately suspicious of Natalie? How can teenagers see each other so clearly?

9. In this story, who are the Tzadikum nistarim?
(Questions issued by the publisher.)

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