THE CHRISTMAS KITE Discussion Questions.
Steeple Hill, November 2003
Gail Gaymer Martin
www.gailmartin.com

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Book Clubs often enjoy having discussion questions for their reader groups, and I’ve prepared a few for those who are using the book. Thank you for your support, and many blessings.  
                                                                                            Gail

1. Who was your favorite character and why?

2. Do you know someone with Down Syndrome? If so, does this story seem realistic? What might you have added or taken    out of the story?

3. What message or theme did you take away from this story?

4. What incidents or events brought Jordan Baird to his faith?

5. Many people have scars—both physical, emotional and/or spiritual. What scars did you find in this story? Do you have scars of your own?

6. How did the opening scripture 2 Corinthians 12:9 relate to the story?

7. Though Meara always had faith, how did you see her faith change as the story progressed?

8. What was the significance of the kite-flyer in this story? Who was the kite-flyer?

9. Meara had difficult choices to make. What would you have done differently if you’d been in her position?

10. How does the poem, The Kite-Flyers, relate to this book?

11. Which of Mac’s qualities played the most important part in this story? What made him so endearing?

12. The characters in this story accepted some common truths about themselves and about their faith. What is your testimony in light of this story?