Nora

[Rachel-K]

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How do you think Nora would describe herself?

If you had to do Coach's assignment with Nora as your partner, how would you describe her?

What is Nora's family life like?

How much do we know about what happened to Nora's father?

How would you describe Nora's friendship with Vee?

How would you describe Nora's relationship with boys in general?

[Zia01]

If you had to do Coach's assignment with Nora as your partner, how would you describe her? Self-involved, arrogant, not interested in anyone but herself or her wants.

What is Nora's family life like? I think Nora leads a really lonely existence. We don't know much about her family life at this point, other than she's alone or with a housekeeper most of the time.

How would you describe Nora's relationship with boys in general? I don't think Nora has much of any relationships with boys. It almost seems as if she can't be bothered by them.

[Facepalm]

How do you think Nora would describe herself?

Smart, boring, normal

What is Nora's family life like?

Pretty much her only 'family' is Dorothea at this point. Her Mom has yet to appear, being constantly away for work and her dad is dead. She seems to be raising herself.

How much do we know about what happened to Nora's father?

He was murdered/shot(?) while he was shopping for a gift for Nora's Mother. We don't know who did it or why.

How would you describe Nora's friendship with Vee?

Even though they seem to be very different, Vee and Nora are very good friends and seem to understand each other. Vee appears to be getting on Nora's nerves a lot, though.

How would you describe Nora's relationship with boys in general?

I think that before the story started, Nora had minimal interaction with boys, other than maybe working together in classes, although she seems to be simply waiting for the right guy, as she has no trouble or hesitation flirting with both patch and elliot.

[J.R._BookWorm]

I think Nora would discred her self as: Not very pretty, but smart

Nora in some ways doesn't seem to have a family. He dad died, her mom's always out of town, so she has to be independint.

Nora's dad was shot and killed while buy a present for Nora's mom

Nora and Vee are best friends. In a way they're both outsiders

I think Nora doesn't care about boys in the begging of the story

[Carinac]

How do you think Nora would describe herself? Hm, she would probably describe herself as smart, quiet, and probably goes by the rules...well before she met Patch

If you had to do Coach's assignment with Nora as your partner, how would you describe her? I would probably describe her the same way as above :/

What is Nora's family life like? Her family life seems tough at the moment with the lost of her father, her mother isn't home all the time.

How would you describe Nora's friendship with Vee? They have a good relationship.

How would you describe Nora's relationship with boys in general? It seems like she doesn't really have any relationship with boys at all. She doesn't like any at her school.

[dhaupt]

I think Nora would describe herself as pretty normal except for the fact that her dad was murdered and up until the point that she starts having waking nightmares.

I would describe Nora as being friendly, but not really outgoing. Being pretty, but not knowing that she is which makes her more prettier. She's a good student and cares about her friends.

I think Nora's family life is relatively normal, and I like the fact that her mom trusts her to be by herself at times and that Nora respects that trust.

The only thing revealed so far about Nora's dad's murder was that it happened while he was buying her mom a present.

Nora's attitude toward boys is pretty much what my daughter was like as a 16 year old, she likes them but knows they're from a different planet and has to work around that fact.

[Rosei]

Nora would describe herself as generous, clever, self-centered, open-minded, cool and genius. If I had to do the assignment with her as my partner I would describe her as all that, less open-minded. I find Nora super traditional in certain ways and her opinions about life and relationship are still very superficial, due her lack of experience.

I think that her family life is a bit like nowadays families, disturbed and tragic. It's not easy to face your father shot dead and have your mother working far away. She spends a long time far from the one would raise her better and give her comfort and security. And even if she has a close friend supercool like Vee, so protective and caring, I think it would be positive to know how much her mother cares for her. Vee is a great friend, the mate company Nora needs, since she feels very lonely. Besides that, Vee is truly open-minded, modern and arguing, which are positive qualities in my own personal vantage point.

I think that Nora's parents sudden broken relationship reflects on her own relationship with boys in general. I think that she fears getting hurt and keep distance from heart feelings. Maybe she's protecting herself of losing the one she loves, like it happened to her mother.

[AnitaBlakeFan]

What is Nora's family life like?

She does not have much of a family life.  Her mother is struggling to raise her as a single mom.

How much do we know about what happened to Nora's father?

I would love to learn more about Nora's father.  I think the author could have gone into this much more than she did.  It would be really nice to fill in a lot of blanks here.

How would you describe Nora's friendship with Vee?

Vee is one of those friends that girls tend to have in high school.  Kinda of a one sided friendship at times.  She really pushes Nora to do things that she does not want because Vee wants to do it.

[aprilh]

I think Nora would describe herself as intelligent, together, responsible, plays by the rules. My opinion of her is pretty much the same, except that it seems once she meets Patch, she becomes more spontaneous and tends to break a few more rules than she normally would (like breaking into the student records room in school to find Patch's file).

Nora's mom is gone a lot for work and her dad was murdered, so that leaves just Nora and their housekeeper, Dorothea at home most of the time.

I like Vee's character a lot. She and Nora seem very close. Vee is more the master mind of the two. She has the ability to talk Nora into doing things she wouldn't normally consider doing. It was Vee's idea to have Nora check out Patch's file in the records room. Nora is more shy than Vee. Vee is the one who is ready to go out and meet new people, and Nora tags along. The boys we meet so far (Patch and Elliot) seem way more interested in Nora than Vee.

Nora doesn't seem all that interested in boys just yet, that is, until Patch came along. I got the impression that she hadn't really hung out with many boys before. There's just something about Patch that keeps drawing her to him.

[Vermontcozy]

High achiever,learning comes naturally to her,awkward,sometimes...Has issues with male//female relationships,so she always says  she doesn',like that Boy,not attracted to anyone,thats her way of not getting hurt...To Partner with Nora woud be a Challenge,she is not comfortable  in her own skin,at this moment,on the other hand she does a great synopsis of her life,like she is wring a Book Review...she is at home in that world...Her family life is not perfect,but she is well taken care of,her Mom Must do what is necessary to support them,,,She loves her Mom,and more time together would be great..not now though...I would like to know more,so I must read at least 5 more chapters.I do believe that Patch/Chauncy..are going to reveal much about her Father,I think. Nora s frightened by boys,she can't be herself,because at this point in her life,she doesn't know herself very well....That will change,I am sure..I haven't been taken by a book in a very long time,Thank you Becca  for sharing,Hush,Hush and Bn for recognizing  a wider audience for Hush,Hush.....This is a great read under the covers with an energy efficient flashlight.. V

[MsReaderCP]

Nora seems to define her looks by her bushy hair.  She gives us a much better description of Vee.

We know she doesn't spend time on boys; she'd rather be concentrating on her studies until Patch comes along...and then Elliot.

Despite her physical attraction to Patch she is quick to want to shut it down and does not think he is the type of boy she should be going out with. 

[7thgradeteacher]

How do you think Nora would describe herself?

Bright.  Self motivated.  Able to take care of herself.  Serious

If you had to do Coach's assignment with Nora as your partner, how would you describe her?

Quiet.  Kinda bitchy.  No fun.  Driven.

What is Nora's family life like?

Lonely and sad.  I mean her father was killed and her mother travels a lot, so she must feel lonely.  It's clear that Nora and her mom care about each other, but right now they seem to be in survival mode.

How much do we know about what happened to Nora's father?

Just that he was killed.  He didn't die of natural causes.

How would you describe Nora's friendship with Vee?

Honestly it seem imbalanced.  Vee seems to take more than she gives.  And it seems like Vee is Nora's only friend.  If I saw them together I would probably think they were nothing alike.

How would you describe Nora's relationship with boys in general?

Lacking.  I don't think she has any.  Or has any interest to!

[melisndav]

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How do you think Nora would describe herself?  I think that Nora would believe herself to be a strong, determined, smart individual.

If you had to do Coach's assignment with Nora as your partner, how would you describe her?  Distant.  Not very nice at first as it might come across that she does not particularly like you.

What is Nora's family life like?  Her father is dead.  Her mother is away alot trying to make ends meet.  So she must have a lonely family life just by being around her housekeeper all the time.

How much do we know about what happened to Nora's father?  Just that he was killed.

How would you describe Nora's friendship with Vee?  Good, although Nora seems to be a follower and not want to be left behind.  She does not stand up to Vee very often when she thinks that they might get in trouble.

How would you describe Nora's relationship with boys in general?  I think she is afraid of boys at this point in time.

[tabcat]

Nora seems very independent, sometimes almost recklessly so. For example, when she goes alone to the arcade to meet Patch.  I would not have been that brave at her age.  Her mother must have a lot of confidence in her since she leaves her at home alone so Nora's background has instilled that trust. 

I wonder how I would have reacted to Nora's situation if reading this book when i was 15?  As an adult and having a grown son,  I know that it would have been a nightmare for me to leave my teen at home alone so far away from any neighbors. Especially hard after having experienced the seemingly random murder of Nora's father.

Nora is a modern day Nancy Drew...independent, resourceful, intelligent, curious.  Vee is a modern day Bess. I wouldn't compare Patch to Ned though

Tcat

[postal]

I think Nora is stronger than she would ever give herself credit for.  She is trying to deal with tragedy in her life and looking for support.

I wish she were a little stronger, but I am very fond of strong leading female characters. 

I am about halfway through the book and enjoying the evolution of Nora.

[sj9642]

How do you think Nora would describe herself?

OCD, smart, normal, follower

If you had to do Coach's assignment with Nora as your partner, how would you describe her?

 push over, anal-retentive, determined

What is Nora's family life like?

 Not so great - I think she really loves and respects her mother, but her mother is never there.

How much do we know about what happened to Nora's father?

 Not much other than he was killed.

How would you describe Nora's friendship with Vee?

 Kind of one-sided.  Vee's all okay with being friends with Nora, but only if everything is about her. It doesn't seem like she listens to Nora.

How would you describe Nora's relationship with boys in general?

Naive and inexperienced.  She's a little too eager to follow what's going on and concerned of what others think of her.

[Stewies_Mom]

How do you think Nora would describe herself?

Nora seems to describe herself, through bits and pieces, throughout the novel.  Her own explanations and actions describe her much better than I could.

If you had to do Coach's assignment with Nora as your partner, how would you describe her?

I'd describe Nora as a girl who has been forced to grow up too soon.  Her fathers' murder has left her with a mostly absent mother, not by choice, but by necessity.  She has a housekeeper to talk with, but is lacking a full-time parent to emulate.  She's intelligent, but she lives too much in her own mind.  She is ruled by her emerging hormones, fully aware of the possible effects they could have.  She is timid, but when pushed, she will stand up for herself.

What is Nora's family life like?

Nora has a family life that is lacking closeness.  Much of her life takes place without any parental interference.  She hasn't got a daily family life, but it is apparent that her mother loves her and they are coping, as best as they can, to hold together their new, smaller family unit.

How much do we know about what happened to Nora's father?

We, the reader, aren't given many details about Nora's father.  We learn what he did for a living, how he died, and the way Nora's mother felt about him.

How would you describe Nora's friendship with Vee?

Vee seems to be the instigator in mischief.  All the troubles that Nora finds herself in begin with Vee.  Her friendship is one that Nora, herself, describes as a state of un-twin-ship-ness, to paraphrase Nora's words.  I see Vee as being the extroverted side that Nora seems to lack.  They balance each other in a yin-yang way. 

How would you describe Nora's relationship with boys in general?

Nora doesn't have a real background in boy-girl relationships yet.  Her budding relationship with Patch is new and exciting to her and it is apparent that this is her first true experience with attraction of and to the opposite sex.

[kfort78]

How do you think Nora would describe herself?

I think she would describe herself as shy, smart, motivated, boring, not very pretty. 

If you had to do Coach's assignment with Nora as your partner, how would you describe her?

I would have thought that she was smart, but a little self absorbed.  She seems to care more about her grade that really getting to to know someone.

What is Nora's family life like?

Nora's mom is not around much.   She is pretty much raising herself.  It seems like it would be a lonely life to me, but she seems to kind of like it that way.

How much do we know about what happened to Nora's father?

 All we know at this point is that her father was murdered.

How would you describe Nora's friendship with Vee?

I think they are very loyal to each other.  They are so different, but seem to be totally bonded to each other.  I think they balance each other out.  Vee brings some fun into Nora's life. 

How would you describe Nora's relationship with boys in general?

I think that she has very little experience with boys.  In a way she seems like she thinks she is a little above dating your typical highschool guy.  At the same time I think that she has insecurities about he looks so she doesn't really allow herself to be interested in guys.  Plus I know that school work is very important to her so it doesn't leave much time for a boyfriend.

[khimair]

i do not have much to say about Nora, is the girl.. and is our protagonist.. is fine.. because put all the elements for develop the plot.. she is what the author need to be...

[peacelovevegan]

How do you think Nora would describe herself? I think she would describe herself as a plain and ordinary, responsible, intelligent, rational and a rule abiding student. Though after she's met and interacted with  Patch she may include 'developing recklessness and lured by danger' on that list of traits!

If you had to do Coach's assignment with Nora as your partner, how would you describe her? I'd say that she's a bright student, not entirely shy but not overly outgoing either. She'll speak her mind, but she is a little uptight and as Patch said, needs to 'loosen up'.

What is Nora's family life like? Her family life is a little disjointed. She's lost her father by one of the most brutal forms - murder. So she's been having to deal with the aftermath of that for the past year. Then her mother is out of the scene quiet a lot - she does have Dorothea there but it's not the same as coming home to your mother every night. They're struggling financially, so things are a little tough in the household at the moment. But at the same time, Nora and her mother get along well when they're together. Nora likes her indepence and freedom so she's not entirely bothered by the fact that her mother is there less often than other mothers are.

How much do we know about what happened to Nora's father? We know that someone murdered him while he was buying a present for her mother. We don't yet know who killed him or what their reason was, but it's mentioned enough times to make you remember and I think there's more to it than meets the eye.

How would you describe Nora's friendship with Vee? They're both have quite different personalities, opposite in many ways, but that's what makes their relationship work. They balance one another well. Vee is more spontaneous and doesn't think plans through very well, where Nora is more the rational, logical thinker. Although Vee doesn't really have a history of listening to Nora's doubts and misgivings, rather just keeps going with the plan... which does help to shake and loosen Nora up a little.

How would you describe Nora's relationship with boys in general? I doesn't seem as though she's had a lot of experience with boys in the past. None seem to have really caught her interest enough to pursue anything further - or she just doesn't give them a chance to catch her interest. Patch MAKES himself known, his personality is bold and confident, one that Nora can't ignore... I think with Patch, this is all new to her.