| Mr. Pendanski was a counselor at the camp who led group discussions with the boys. Mr. Pendanski turned out not to be a friend to the boys after all, but there are important issues raised in the book that should be discussed. Following are activities to explore these issues. | |
| Stanley Gets Bullied | How to deal with bullies |
| Juvenile Justice | Hold a classroom debate. "Should juveniles be tried as adults?" |
| Justice System | Hold a mock trial. |
| The Price of Justice | Are the poor treated fairly in the justice system? |
| Learning Disabilities | Write a letter to Zero. |
| Interracial Relationships | Write a persuasive essay. |
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