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Girl Waits with Gun

An enthralling novel based on the forgotten true adventures of one of the nation...

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Discuss Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart

Beyond the Book: The Real-Life Kopp Sisters

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Jun. 21, 2016
by Peggy H

Fleurette suggests that their year of harassment at the hands of Henry Kaufman was also the most interesting of their lives, and therefore might not have been such a bad thing. What do you think Constance's answer is? Do you agree with Fleurette?

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Jul. 06, 2016
by theresex

How were the Kopp sisters taught to protect themselves? How do you feel about Mother Kopp's instruction? Did she have a legitimate reason for her fear and distrust? Do you think the sisters felt justified in ignoring her warnings?

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Jun. 23, 2016
by Peggy H

Constance views her sisters from afar and thinks, "They looked like those fuzzy figures in a picture postcard, frozen in place, staring out from some world that no longer existed" What does she mean?

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Jun. 23, 2016
by Peggy H

Why do you think Sheriff Heath helps the Kopp Sisters? Discuss their unlikely friendship.

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Jun. 23, 2016
by Peggy H

Are there any aspects of life in 1914 you wish had survived?

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Jun. 23, 2016
by Peggy H

What would Norma think about an alcoholic beverage being named after their run-in with Henry Kaufman?

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Jun. 23, 2016
by Peggy H

What did you think of the author's writing style?

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Jun. 23, 2016
by Peggy H

What is it about Lucy Blake's story that haunts Constance so? Why do you think she helps her?

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Jun. 23, 2016
by Peggy H

Were the feelings between Constance and Sheriff Heath the same?

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Jun. 23, 2016
by Peggy H

What foods from the past are you happy to see gone?

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Jun. 22, 2016
by Peggy H

There's a lot of talk these days about characters' likability. Would you call the Kopp sisters likable? Do you think they even liked each other? Does it matter?

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Jun. 22, 2016
by Peggy H

Did you suspect the family secret? When did you figure it out?

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Jun. 21, 2016
by Peggy H

"Girl" versus "Woman"

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Jun. 21, 2016
by Peggy H

Were you surprised at the conditions under which both the Kopp sisters and Sheriff Heath are forced to pursue justice? What would you have done? Did you spot chemistry between Constance and the Sheriff?

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May. 24, 2016
by Sharlene

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