Our discussion of pages 151-192 from The Puma Years by Laura Coleman focused on three questions:

• How do you see Laura Coleman change in this section of The Puma Years? Identify specific passages to prove your point.
• Search out similes and metaphors Coleman uses in this section and share some you find effective.
• At the bottom of page 176 and twice on page 176, Coleman calls attention to a pebble Sammie picks up and plays with during their conversation. Is this detail necessary? What does this detail accomplish in the text?