Island of the Skog(Q&A)

1.Bouncer wanted to stay and fight for freedom and Jenny wanted to leave and go find a peaceful island. How do you feel about what Bouncer wanted to do and how do you feel about Jenny’s suggestion?

If Bouncer had fighted for the Freedom, the mice would have died. Because the mice were too small and too weak to fight with the cat or even humans. Jenny's suggestion would be great. If she hadn't found the island, the mice would have never met Skog, and live on a peaceful land.

2.How did Bouncer become the Captain of the ship?

He volunteered to be the Captain of the ship, and no one said the second words

3.When they learned that they had been sailing toward the North Pole, Bouncer announced that he would quit being the Captain. Why did Bouncer decide to take control again when they reached the Island of the Skog?

Another selfish thoughts. He thought he could be the king of the Island of the Skog if he controlled the ship again.

4.Think about the part in the story where Bouncer says, “We will build a great kingdom dedicated to the freedom of mice, and I will be the king!” What are your ideas?

It's not a good thought. Everyone worked as hard as it can, so everyone could be the king of the new land.

5.At the end of the story, Bouncer tells everyone to line up and they will sing and he will lead
music. Why does the author have Bouncer do this at the end of the book?

Although Bouncer is selfish, but author thinks Bouncer has the ability of leading. Maybe he can lead the band, i think.

6.Write you own question about the story. Begin your question with, “Why…?”

Why every one agreed Bouncer to be the captain at first, and no one disagreed him?

7.Here is one question from Jalen: “Why did the mice wear so big costumes?”

I don't really know. I think the mice were strong enough to wear that huge costumes.

8.Another question from Ms. Lee: In some book reviews they started their comments by saying “Jenny and her city-mouse friends searched for a peaceful place to live.” Why is Jenny, instead of Bouncer, viewed as the leading character?

Bouncer is too selfish, he never cares every one's feelings. So the writer viewed Jenny as a leading character.