Spoiler boundary: Read only through Chapters 1–8. This room may discuss everything inside that range.
Discussion prompts
- What detail makes the house feel alive before anyone proves that it is?
- Why do you think Ivy notices things that adults try to explain away?
- Which rule feels most important so far, and what evidence supports your choice?
Private reflection
What changed in your own reading after this room? Write one sentence only if that feels useful.
Nothing is transmitted. Use paper, notes, or simply think.