Lost in the Sun

Does it seem likely that Trent and Noah will become friends again? Why does Trent volunteer Noah to water Ms. Emerson’s plants?

What role does trauma play in Trent and Fallon’s friendship? Why did Fallon seek out Trent?

Could this novel have been told from a different perspective? How might Trent’s story look different through the eyes of Fallon, Trent’s mom, or Noah?

Trent’s relationships with his brothers, while not the focus of the novel, are an important part of his journey. How do his interactions with Aaron and Doug change from the beginning of the story to the end?

Trent dwells on something his dad said after the Jared accident: “Well, it happened, I guess. And there’s nothing you can do about it now. No use thinking about it” (89). Why is this line so impactful for Trent? Do you think Trent’s perspective on this advice changes throughout the novel? Why or why not?

How does the purpose of Trent’s Book of Thoughts change throughout the novel? How does this reflect Trent’s journey and the idea that life stories are ongoing?

Trent likes sports in general, but he is particularly fond of baseball. Thinking about the rules of baseball or other aspects of it, like season length or team structures, how does the sport’s role in the text contribute to its themes?

What role do pranks play in the text? Why has Trent distanced himself from pranks at the beginning of the novel?