Who is the real Robin Murphy? Why do you think the kids at school started picking on him when he moved to the school in fourth grade? When Robin starts dating Sophie, what do think his expectations are for his own social status? What does Robin ultimately realize about his relationship with Sophie?

Who is the real Sophie Stein? Why do you think the kids at school start picking on her for dating Robin? When Sophie starts dating Robin, do you think she expects the reaction that occurs? Do you think she thought it would affect her social status? What does Sophie ultimately realize about her relationship with Robin?

Discuss the relationship between Robin and Sophie. Are they friends, foes or somewhere in between? Is there true competition in their relationship? How does Robin feel about Sophie? How does Sophie feel about Robin? How...