The beginning of the chapter started with a small, weird event which seemed silly and amusing. By the end of the chapter we’re faced with a school in panic and the idea that this event went way beyond what they’ve experienced so far, affecting their families, the town, and possibly beyond.
Just like the first episode of a TV series, the first chapter of a book should make you want more.
Let’s look at how Michael Grant finishes the first chapter of Gone.
