Why does Carter feel reluctant to connect with Vanessa and Buzz and call them his siblings? How might a fear of change affect his attitude?

How does the author foreshadow the shipwreck during the introductory portion of the story? Which events, conversations, and signs hint at the impending disaster?

In what sense is Stranded realistic, and in what ways does it require readers to suspend disbelief? Examine specific scenes and actions in the book and whether they might play out differently in real life.