As You Wish - Questions for discussion

1.    What does Eldon do to make the tourists stay away from Madison? Why? 

2.    What makes Eldon think wishes have broken the people around him?

3.    What happened to Eldon’s sister?

4.    Why can Eldon use his wish to save his sister?

5.    Eldon’s mother wanted him to wish for more money. Why doesn’t Eldon do it? 

6.    Why is Eldon being kicked out of the last football game? Do you think he deserved it?

7.    Who are the legend trippers? Why does disclose Madison’s secret to them?

8.    If you were Eldon would you do the same?

9.    What happens when Eldon and the legend trippers get into the wishing cave?

10. What are the consequences Eldon facing afterward?

11. How can Eldon able to make his wish?

12. What do you think of Eldon’s wish?

13. Can you explain Eldon’s motive to make that wish? 

14. What would be your reaction if you lived in Madison who was waiting to make your wish? 

15. What did Merrill really wish? Why didn’t Merrill share with Eldon his wish?

16. Why doesn’t Eldon leave Madison with Merrill and Norie?

17. Do you like the book ending? If you were the author how would you end the story?    

18. If you are granted a wish, what would be your wish?