Welcome to the third discussion of our Read the World campaign – St. Kitts and Nevis - Caribbean Chemistry by Christopher Vanier. Today we are discussing chapters 25 (Altar Boys) -30 (Like Father) and next week we will discuss chapters 31-end.

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Link to the schedule is here with links to all discussions as well, and the link to the marginalia is here.

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Chapter summary

• Altar boys - There is suspicion that a new Friar at the school is abusing a pupil. Christopher talks about his relationship with Father Brown.
• Willpower - Christopher moves back to St Kitts to finish school.
• Mosquito bites - After finding a book on hypnotism, Christopher successfully hypnotises his brother and friend.
• The Usual Poisons – Christopher investigates poisons – tobacco, alcohol and the manchineel tree.
• Tinkering with Chemistry – Christopher starts to explore chemistry by making bombs.
• Like Father – Christopher has his first shot at the scholarship exams