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What was the inspiration behind Don Aker's book, The First Stone?
What was the inspiration behind Don Aker's book, The First Stone?
- The death of a friend's daughter in a car accident caused by a youth fleeing the police (correct)
- Reef's rough childhood in Nova Scotia
- Attending a writers’ workshop in Massachusetts
- His experience as a schoolteacher for 33 years
What was Don Aker's first published book?
What was Don Aker's first published book?
- The First Stone
- The Invitation
- Of Things Not Seen (correct)
- An educational text
What did Don Aker do after attending a writers’ workshop in Massachusetts in the summer of 1988?
What did Don Aker do after attending a writers’ workshop in Massachusetts in the summer of 1988?
- Started conducting professional development workshops for educators
- Published his first short story
- Became a writer (correct)
- Received a grant from Telefilm Canada
What is one of Don Aker's areas of expertise apart from writing books?
What is one of Don Aker's areas of expertise apart from writing books?
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What inspired every piece of fiction Don Aker has written?
What inspired every piece of fiction Don Aker has written?
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What is Reef's real name?
What is Reef's real name?
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Where do Reef and his friends go to after the cop yells at them?
Where do Reef and his friends go to after the cop yells at them?
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What do the small businesses around The Pit do when teenagers use it for a party spot?
What do the small businesses around The Pit do when teenagers use it for a party spot?
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Who is missing several teeth among Reef's friends?
Who is missing several teeth among Reef's friends?
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Why did Reef go into foster care?
Why did Reef go into foster care?
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