Investigator:
The studentís job is to dig up some background information on any topic related to the book.  The idea is to find one bit of information or material that helps your group understand the book better.  This might include things like:
    a. History of the bookís setting
    b. Information about the time period portrayed in the book
    c. Information about the wars going on during this period.
Ways of gathering information;
    a. Library books and magazines
    b. On-line computer search or encyclopedia
    c. Interviews with people who know the topic