1. Why is the title of the book The Luck of Texas McCoy, rather than The Troubles of Texas McCoy? What sort of luck does she have?

2. The real name of the main character is Melanie Sue. Why does she change it? What is the significance of the name Texas? What does it show about her personality?

3. Texas's grandfather tells her that she has to be realistic and face facts, and not be like her mother and sister.

Yet he, too, has dreams. How do they differ from what his wife and daughter want?

4. Besides Texas and her grandfather there are several other characters who have a dream. Who are they? Are their dreams realistic?

5. When TJ first arrives at the ranch, he does not talk. What makes him start to talk again? Is it significant?

6. Texas has strong opinions and ideas about other people...