Discuss fairies. What are fairies? Why do only a few humans see fairies? What is the purpose of most fairies? How do Heather, Morag, and their friends end up in New York City? What do they believe their purpose is in New York City? Why do Americans not react to fairies the way European people do? How does this affect the lives of these European fairies lost in New York?

Who is Dinnie? Why does Heather befriend Dinnie? What do Heather and Dinnie have in common? How does this affect Heather's resolve to help Dinnie? Is Dinnie a nice person? Why or why not? Who does Dinnie admire? Why does Dinnie tease and speak badly of this person he supposedly likes? What does this say about Dinnie's personality?

Who is Kerry? Why does Kerry want to build a Celtic Alphabet? What does Kerry hope...