1. What are the causes of self-mutilation? How widespread is the practice? What, if any, treatments are available?

2. Nancy is the victim of a date rape. Research date rape, in particular the role that drugs and alcohol play in the crime.

90 Crosses 3. Nancy and Katie are described as "punks". What does "punk" mean?

What is the origin of the punk rock movement? What influences did it play on music, fashion, and other aspects of popular culture?

4. Nancy attempts to kill herself with an overdose of aspirin. Research teen suicide, in particular the role that drugs and alcohol sometimes play in it. Why do teens attempt suicide? What methods do they use?

5. Nancy's parents are alcoholics. What are the signs and symptoms shown by children of alcoholics?

6. Crosses won an honor award as best first young adult novel. What other books won...