Hi! We’re the Year 5 reading group and we’ve just finished a book called THE ZIPPER by David Dickson. It’s all about peer pressure and how Nathan, the main character, is forced into doing dangerous things by his so called friends.
We’ve come up with some questions. If you’ve read the book see if you can answer them.
MAKA
Why was Rex good to Owen?
Are Owen and Nick good friends to Nathan?
Why did Nathan jump off the roof?
MONA
What did Nathan use to protect himself in the billycart?
Why didn’t Owen or Nick go first in the billycart?
What could have Nathan said to his friends, instead of letting them push him around?
JORDAN
What made Nathan take the Zipper down Birdy St?
Why was Nathan on the roof?
Who do you think, is the biggest coward, in the story? Why?
HOUDA T Why do you think they dared Nathan to jump off the roof? Who helped Nathan’s dad to build the billycart? Why did Nick and Owen call Nathan a chicken?
ABBAS
Why didn’t Owen or Nick go first on the Zipper? What could Nathan have said to his mates?
How is Wally related to Nathan?
