Edward (beginning)
What is the name of the grandmother who bought Edward for Abilene?
Pellegrina
How was Edward rescued from the ocean?
Lawrence brought him up in one of his fishing nets
Who rescued Edward from the garbage dump?
Lucy
Where did Bryce first see Edward?
on the scarecrow pole
What did Neal want from Bryce after he ate at his diner?
money to pay for what he ate
What did the dog named Rosie do in the Tulane house?
He shook Edward in his mouth like a play toy and peed on the tablecloth
How did Lawrence carry Edward?
on his shoulder
What did Edward love to hear Bull do?
Sing
Why did Bryce want to get a new doll for his sister?
What is the deal Lucius Clarke makes with Bryce?
Lucius will repair the doll, but he gets to keep it and sell it in his shop
What did the maid vacuum up when she was cleaning Edward?
His pocket watch
Why did Edward not mind wearing dresses and being thought of as a girl?
He was so happy to be out of the water that he didn't think it was a big deal.
What did the other hobos whisper into Edward's ears?
the names of their children
Why didn't the father want to buy a new doll for Sarah Ruth?
he knew she was going to die soon
When Edward talks with the other dolls, what does he say that surprises them?
He doesn't want anyone to buy him/he doesn't want to love again
In Pellegrina's story about the princess, why was she turned into a warthog?
Because she didn't love anyone else.
What did Nellie tell Edward about her life?
She told him about her children, including her son Raymond who died at the age of 5.
How did Edward get separated from Bull and Lucy?
a man from the train kicked him out the door of the railcar
Why didn't Sarah Ruth say many words at one time?
it made her cough
Where did Bryce take Jangles to dance and make money?
Memphis
How did Edward go overboard when the family was on the Queen Mary?
Martin and Amos were throwing him around and Abilene tackled one of them as he was throwing
Why did Lolly want to get rid of Edward?
The people in the town were starting to say bad things about her parents for carrying around a toy rabbit.
What did Bull use to make a new shirt for Edward?
his knit stocking cap (hat) (beanie)
Who took care of Sarah Ruth and was with her on the day she died?
Bryce
How does Maggie's mother have the pocket watch as her necklace?
Maggie's mother is Abilene. She had it on the boat when she was separated from Edward as a child.