Fun Facts
Who is the author of Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie?
Jordan Sonnenblick
Which character was exceptionally good at math?
Renee Albert
Which two characters came up with the idea to make the spring concert into a benefit?
Renee and Annette
What is the major EXTERNAL conflict that Steven and the Alpers experience?
Jeffrey has leukemia.
Describe ONE major change in Steven over the course of the novel.
He went from being selfish to selfless/He went from being immature to mature.
In addition to being an author, Sonnenblick was also a...
Middle School English teacher
Provide an example of a STATIC character from the novel.
Jeffrey, Mrs. Alper, Annette, Mr. W, Mr. Stoll, or Mrs. Galley
What does Steven do to help Jeffrey feel like he is not alone?
He shaves his head.
What INTERNAL conflict does Steven suffer after finding out Jeffrey's illness?
Steven does not want to tell anyone about Jeffrey's sickness- Steven feels alone, like no one cares for him.
What object represents security to Jeffrey?
Matt Medic
What do Jordan Sonnenblick and Steven Alper both share in common?
A love for music
Who tells Steven to never leave Jeffrey?
Samantha
What is the last thing Steven tells Jeffrey?
"I love you"
What difficult decision does Steven have to make during the intermission of the Spring Concert?
He has to give up his solo to go be with Jeffrey since he is not feeling well.
What does Mrs. Galley teach Steven?
Don't focus on the things that you can't change, focus on the things that you CAN change.
What SPECIFIC instrument was Steven going to play in the finale of the spring concert?
Provide an example of a DYNAMIC character OTHER THAN STEVEN ALPER.
Renee or Mr. Alper
The novel begins and ends in what months? (NOT INCLUDING THE EPILOGUE)
October/April
When the All-City Band has to complete service hours, is this an internal or external conflict?
What object represents Steven's ultimate happiness/passion?
His drumsticks
How much did the All-City Band end up raising for the Alper family (provide an answer in the thousands).
$23,000 and change
At the end of the novel, who gets a standing ovation?
Annette Watson
What type of leukemia does Jeffrey have? NOT JUST THE INITIALS!
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Name TWO characters that Steven had an EXTERNAL CONFLICT with during the MIDDLE/END of the novel.
Renee and his father
At the end of the novel, both Steven and his father learn what lesson?
It is important to always be there for your family.