Who is Roy Eberhardt? Why has Roy moved to Florida? Where did he live before? Why does Roy move so often? Where does Roy tell everyone he is from? Is this true? Why does Roy become fascinated with the running boy? Why does Roy take up the running boy's cause? How does Roy feel about the owls? Why?

Who is the running boy? Why is he known as Mullet Fingers? What is his real name? Why does the running boy live on his own? What will happen if the boy is found by his mother? Why? Is this the boy's fault? Why does Mullet Fingers begin vandalizing the Mother Paula's construction site? Can one boy really stop construction of a new restaurant?

Who is Beatrice Leep? What is Beatrice's home life like? How does this compare to Dana Matherson's home life? How does Beatrice deal with her...