Exploring Land Attitudes

1. Delve into how Native Americans perceive the land and set these beliefs against the backdrop of Aboriginal perspectives as revealed by the ancient creatures and Charlie in The Nargun and the Stars.

Nature Myths and Spirits

2. Immerse yourself in Native American nature myths. Discover their 'trickster' entities akin to the Potkoorok, and uncover the spirits they believe inhabit trees and waterways. Craft a tale where these spirits rise to defend the land.

The Mystery of the Title

3. Consider why the narrative is titled The Nargun and the Stars. Unpack the connection between the celestial bodies and the Nargun, and explore how the stars are woven into the story's fabric.

Mythological Characters and Comparisons

4. The legendary figures in The Nargun and the Stars find their counterparts in European folklore—elves, leprechauns, fairies, and other enchanted beings. Did you recognize this parallel while reading? What sets the Potkoorok and its fellow Old Things apart? Would the fantasy resonate with you if the Potkoorok were an elf, the Turongs fairies, and the Nyols dwarfs? Reflect on this transformation.

Advocating for the Land

5. Take the concept of land reverence and relate it to an environmental issue within your community. Draft a letter to your local newspaper editor, voicing the thoughts of both the land and its creatures.

Journeys of Discovery

6. The Nargun embarks on an arduous voyage to Wongadilla. What drives it—fear or search? Wongadilla signifies the culmination of Simon's journey. What is he in pursuit of, and what does he ultimately uncover?