A young girl travels across the country with her grandparents following in the footsteps of her missing mother. On the way, she shares the story of her friend Phoebe, whose story, while similar, has a very different ending.
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Where does the title "Walk Two Moons" come from?
Describe Salamanca's feelings about her mother leaving.
Why do Sal and her father decide to leave the farm?
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Describe Sal's relationship with her grandparents.
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What clues tell you about Grandpa and Grandma's feelings for one another?
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Is Phoebe's story important? Why does the author include it?
What happens to Grandma?
Explain Salamanca's father's attachment to Mrs. Cadaver.
What really happened to Sal's mother? Why didn't her father tell the truth?
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Write a different ending to the story.
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Retrace the trip taken by Salamanca and her grandparents on a map. How many miles did they cover? How many days did it take to make the trip?
Do a Net search on the Badlands. Why are they called the Badlands?
Do a Net search on the Black Hills. Why are they important to Native Americans?
