Characters
Which character appears at the book's beginning and ending?
Abilene
What best describes the setting at the beginning of the book?
a large, nice house
How did Bryce react when his father took Sarah Ruth's body away?
he ran away to Memphis
Where did Lawrence find Edward?
in the ocean
What happens to the princess in Pellegrina's story?
She is turned into a warthog
Which character thought having a china rabbit was a sill idea?
Lolly
Where does Edward end up in his dream?
Egypt St
Susanna
Where does Bryce rescue Edward from?
hanging on a scarecrow pole
How do the other hobos show they miss their children?
They tell Edward the names of their children
How did Sarah Ruth appear in Edward's dream?
constellation
How do Edward and Bull travel?
By train
What name does Sarah Ruth give Edward?
Jangles
What did Sarah Ruth do with Edward that no one has done before?
Sarah Ruth sucks on his ears and cradles him like a baby
Why does Neal crack Edward's head on the counter?
Bryce could not pay his bill
Which character brought him traveling around because he did not have a home?
Bull
Where does Bryce and Sarah Ruth live?
a small, rugged shack
What name does Bull give Edward?
Malone
Where did Lucy find Edward?
Lucy, the dog, found Edward under garbage at the dump
How is Edward different from the beginning of the book to the end of the book?
At the beginning he did not like to listen to stories and he did not know how to love. In the end, he enjoyed listening and appreciated love
Which character treated Edward like a human by including him in everything that they did?
Nelliw
What did the old woman name Edward?
Clyde
What did Bryce do to show Edward that he loved him?
He got him fixed even though Bryce had to give him away
What helped make Sarah Ruth feel better and what did she enjoy looking at when she was there?
Going outside helped her to feel better and she enjoyed looking at the stars
What is the message of this book?
Life is pointless without love