The ghost in the trees, p.22
The Ghost in the Trees, page 22
2. Marsvin and Itansha dealt with grief and loss in their own ways, too. How did their adventure with Risu help them cope?
3. The Ghosts and Ironhearts were inspired by real-world shinobi and samurai. What do you think in their fighting styles, philosophies, or gear was inspired by actual history?
4. Who was your favorite character and why?
5. Which scenes stuck with you the most and why?
6. What are your theories about the ruins at the beginning of the book?
7. How much of Marsvin’s mythology do you think is reliable history in this world? Explain your reasoning.
8. Some of PC Nottingham’s inspiration for Risu came from a squirrel that broke into his basement. What’s the craziest animal hijinks you’ve ever come across?
9. Risu and Itansha are convinced that magic isn’t real, but the adults believe in it. With what happened when Risu refused to honor the forest spirits, what’s your take on magic in this world?
10. Share your theories for what will happen when Risu and friends voyage to Mausfjord.
Author Bio
PC is a fantasy and science-fiction author from the Great Lakes region of the USA. Fantasy has been a deep love for PC, growing up on Star Wars movies and reading the Redwall series. The Star Wars novels, along with fantasy greats like Brandon Sanderson, C.S. Lewis, and Tolkien, are constant sources of inspiration and wonder. PC loves taking his daughters to the zoo and the occasional sushi or taco date with his wife. With the help of historians and martial artists, PC tries to blend real historical elements with some great rodent action in his stories. Tune in to the Radio Freewrite podcast every Friday to hear original works by PC. Visit PC’s website at authorpcnottingham.com and sign up for the newsletter for updates and exclusive content! Be sure to follow PC on X (formerly Twitter) @nottingham_pc for updates.
PC Nottingham, The Ghost in the Trees
