The novel’s story is told through Fern’s first-person perspective and the diary entries of Rose. Why do you think author Sally Hepworth chose to tell the story in this way?

Fern considers Rose her “person.” Why do you think Fern is so reliant on Rose? Does Rose play a part in creating this reliance?

Wally tells Fern she is normal and that “it’s everyone else who are weirdos.” Discuss what Wally means by this statement.