Questions and Activities for after you've read Mackenzie's Last Run

If you were running away, what would you take with you?
Do you think running away from home is ever a good idea? Why or why not?
What is the one thing that would have made a positive difference to Mac’s family after Dad died if only they’d done it?
Do you think you’d like having a twin? Why or why not?
Do you agree with the statement that MACKENZIE’S LAST RUN is not just about the survival of a boy but about the survival of a family? Why or why not?
Name one thing Mac could have done differently that would have significantly altered the story.
Is Mac the main character in this story? What about Tessa?
How was music used in this novel?
How important was the setting to this story?
What would you do differently in Mac’s place? Would you start a fire?
Guilt plays a huge role in this story. Why does Tessa feel guilty? Why does Mom feel guilty?
Can guilt ever be a good thing?
If you knew Mac, do you think you’d want to be his friend? Why?
Would you want to be Tessa’s friend? Why?
Do you think TJ was a good friend to Mac?
If you were writing a survival story, where would you set it and why?
Do you think the cover of the book gives a good sense of what the story is about? Why or why not?
Design a different cover for the book that you think would be even better.