A Snicker of Magic

Felicity’s ability to see words helps her in many ways, from reading people’s emotions to interpreting situations. If you could see words, what words do you think you’d see around your loved ones? What words would you see around yourself? How would the words look?

Many people of Midnight Gulch still have a snicker of magic left in them. If your family lived in Midnight Gulch, what do you think your family’s magic would involve? How would your family use this magic?

In Chapter 23, Felicity explains factalactuses, which are truths that hurt, and factofabulouses, which are truths that feel good. What are some factalactuses and factofabulouses that you can think of? Which kind of truth do you think is more important, or are they equally important?