1. How would the setting in this story be different in the 2000s than in the 1980s?

How would electronics and the Internet play a part in the students' lives? How would it change the story?

2. Discuss Ace's relationship with little sister Nora. What positive effects does she have on Ace that help him become a better person? How does their conflict help Ace change?

3. Describe how the Falcons started as a gang. How do you think that they select new members? Do you think they are "the toughest gang" at Kennedy?

4. How do the authors use the technique of flash back in the novel? Interior monologue? Comedy?

5. What significance does the cool cowboy Nevada Culhane have on Ace's life? How and why does he help Ace?

What would happen if Ace did not have Nevada to rely on?

6. How did Raven get involved with...