Where is the novel set?
An elite boarding school in Beijing.
Who is the main character?
Alice Sun.
Which unusual ability does Alice discover she has?
She can turn invisible.
Why is Alice worried about her place at the school?
Her family cannot afford the tuition anymore.
Who becomes Alice's unlikely partner in her business?
Henry Li.
What do Alice and Henry use her superpower for?
To both sell secrets and do secret "jobs" for wealthy classmates.
How does Alice feel about the wealthy students at her school?
She envies them, but also criticizes their privilege.
What theme (do you think) is explored through Alice's struggle with money and education?
Social class & Inequality
How does Alice's relationship with Henry change throughout the novel?
Rivals - Friends - Business partners - ?????
What do you think the title, 'If You Could See The Sun', symbolizes?
Being truly 'seen', not just for your status or your wealth. Or ?
By the end of the novel, which important lesson(s) does Alice learn?
She finds the value in honesty, identity, and finding her own path, and not comparing herself to others.
What does Alice risk by using her superpower for profit?
Exposure, punishment, and losing her future chances.
