Book Club Discussion Questions for 'We Ride Upon Sticks' by Quan Barry
Calling all Boston gals… especially North Shore gals: You absolutely must add Quan Barry’s We Ride Upon Sticks to your reading list. Barry is a Danvers native who transports readers back in time to Danvers High School 1989 (and also Salem 1692) in a fun, nostalgic, mystical adventure about team spirit, friendship, and finding your true self.
If you’ve already read it - get your gals together for a thought-provoking discussion using our guide below.
Discussion Guide
Was there a character on the team that you most related to?
The author played field hockey on the 1989 Danvers field hockey team — did you know this while reading the book? If so, did you find yourself trying to sort what could have been real life vs. fiction?
What did the Salem Witches (and/or accusers) have in common with the 1989 Danvers Falcons field hockey team?
How did this novel compare to other sports-focused books you’ve read? Have you read other works about women’s sports teams?
The author covers some important and serious topics in what often felt like a light-hearted way. What has changed (or) not changed since 1989 in terms of race, gender identity, feminism, sexual orientation?
If you’re from Boston, did you enjoy the many regional references? Why do you think the author included such descriptions?
What were the biggest points the author was making with this incredibly unique story?
What are you reading next?
Cameron Bruns Ewing is the managing editor of Just Us Gals. She works in Sales at HubSpot while also pursuing a degree in environmental sustainability from University College Dublin.
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