Book Club Discussion Questions: Cop and Robber by Tristan Bancks

Book Club Discussion Questions: Cop and Robber by Tristan Bancks

If your mum was a cop and your dad was a criminal who needed your help to commit a crime, would you do it to save him?

  1. If you were facing the same dilemmas as Nash, what would you do differently?
  2. Why does Nash want to believe and trust his dad, and what changes his mind?
  3. Mrs Diaz says, ‘A mother bear will do whatever is necessary to protect her cub.’ Does this justify Nash’s mum’s choices? What would a court of law or jury say?
  4. Writers explore conflict – none of Nash’s relationships are easy. But that reflects real life, too. Think about your own relationships. Have you ever argued with a friend? Have you ever disagreed with a family member or disliked their decisions? How did you resolve the conflict?

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Publisher details

Cop and Robber
Author
Tristan Bancks
Publisher
Penguin
Genre
Children’s Fiction
Released
05 July, 2022
ISBN
9781761045943

Synopsis

Recommended for ages 11+.

A new nailbiter from the bestselling author of Two Wolves.

If your mum was a cop and your dad was a crim who needed your help to commit a crime, would you do it to save him? At what cost?

Nash Hall's dad is a criminal who just can't seem to go straight. He wants Nash to help him commit a robbery. A big one. The trouble is, Nash's mum is a cop. And the robbery is at Nash's school. But Dad owes a lot of money to some very dangerous people and if Nash doesn't help him do the job, it could cost both their lives.

From the bestselling author of Two Wolves, The Fall and Detention.
Tristan Bancks
About the author

Tristan Bancks

Tristan Bancks tells stories for the page and screen. His books for kids and teens include Two Wolves, The Fall, Detention and the Tom Weekly series. Two Wolves won Honour Book in the 2015 Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards and was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. The Fall was a CBCA Notable Book and shortlisted for the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature. Tristan’s books have also been recognised in multiple children’s choice awards. Tristan is a writer-ambassador for literacy charity Room to Read. He is currently working with producers to develop several of his books for the screen. He’s excited by the future of storytelling and inspiring others to create. You can find out more about Tristan’s books, play games, watch videos, chat to the author and help him try to change the world at www.tristanbancks.com.

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  1. elmer says:

    The story is engaging with character development and plot twists, making it a great choice for group discussions. The challenges in geometry dash deadlocked add a great layer of challenge, like the dilemmas the characters face, enhancing the overall reading experience.