Blizzard's Wake Discussion Guide - Grades: 6–8 About this book
Literature Circle Guide to BLIZZARD'S WAKE by Phyllis Reynolds
Naylor Phyllis Reynolds Naylor weaves a taut, gripping story
about grief, determination, and healing as the lives of the
Sterling family and Zeke Dexter bind together. Set against the
actual events of the March 1941 blizzard, separate narrative
strands introduce Kate Sterling, a teenager still mourning the
death of her mother, and Zeke Dexter, the drunk driver who
killed Ann Sterling and who has just been released from prison.
Newbery Medal winner Phyllis Reynolds Naylor has published more
than 100 books. She says she's not happy unless she spends time
writing every day. She lives in Bethesda, Maryland, with her
husband Rex, a speech pathologist. She has two grown sons, Jeff
and Michael, and three grandchildren. When she's not writing she
likes to hike, swim, play the piano, and attend the theater.
Suggested Answers to Literature Circle Questions 1. Why is Zeke
Dexter getting out of ja