Story Characters
Which character is narrating this book?
Aggie Flea
What is the setting for the opening story scene in this novel?
Aggie's bedroom.
What clues does Aggie find which lead her to think her new neighbour is a vampire? (4)
He moved in at midnight.
He drives a hearse.
She found mail from the blood bank.
He can't eat garlic.
Aggie wants to be just like Princess Zombie when she grows up except for which 2 things?
Being a princess and being a zombie.
How does the author refer to Aggie's brother Jack?
Jack and his giant head.
Why is NOT written in capitals in the book title?
It is important to the story.
What did Aggie compare Mr Strong's moustache to?
A long, black slug.
What emotions do you think Aggie felt in the following settings?
In her wardrobe;
At Mr Kutters front door;
In Mr Strong's waiting area;
In the hall right before the guest judge appeared.
Calm, relaxed, safe
Nervous, anxious, scared
Nervous, worried, annoyed
Excited, curious, sad
What caused Zara Miller to dislike Aggie?
Aggie accidentally tipped a box of baby cockroaches in her lap.
Aggie and Princess Zombie both have pets.
Who and what are they?
Aggie: Mr Pickle, mouse
Princess Zombie: Arnold, fly
What reason does the author give for why Aggie is always finding herself in trouble?
She has a big imagination.
'Mrs Fossy flaps her hands in front of her face as though she's on fire.'
'It looked like a little black accordion perched over his lip.'
These are example of what figurative language type?
Similes
What clue led Aggie to believe her neighbour was Scottish?
He was playing bagpipe music.
Where does Aggie go when she needs to be alone and think?
Aggie thinks in the bottom of her wardrobe.
How does Aggie's interview end up being included in the contest?
Kumi handed it in for her by mistake.
What reason did Mr Kutter give for having a huge Princess Zombie book collection?
My Kutter said that his wife was a Princess Zombie fan.
Name at least 2 techniques the Author used to highlight important words in the story.
Capital letters
Pink font
Different fonts
Font size
Italics
What personification does the author use to describe the movement of Mr Strong's moustache? (5)
dancing
stretches
woken up
doing a backbend
waving
Why doesn't Mr Kutter eat garlic all the time like he used to?
It gives him terrible wind.
List any ways Aggie's school is similar to KPS. (4)
Male Principal
Female teacher
Has a library
Uses yellow behaviour forms
Describe the overall plot of this book.
Aggie Flea tries to interview her new neighbour, who she believes is a vampire, for the school newspaper contest. Things don't go to plan.
Explain the trick Mr Kutter used to create his author name.
D K Nelson
The D and K stand for David Kutter and Nelson was his father's name.
Why do you think the author included the Princess Zombie pages in the book.
To add humour;
To teach us more about Aggie's interests;
To break up the text;
To show links with Aggie's life
My mouth is dry and my stomach churns as though I've swallowed a washing machine.
What emotions could this be describing?
Nervous
Anxious/worried
Scared
Sick
Why was Mr Kutter at school talking to Mr Strong?
He was chatting to Mr Strong because he was the guest judge for the writing competition.
List as many specific settings as you can from the story. (10)
(places Aggie actually enters not just mentions)
Aggie's bedroom, the kitchen, the lounge, the front yard
School classroom, the bathroom, the hall, Mr Strong's office, the library
Mr Kutters house
List any titles Aggie gave herself throughout the book (these titles were next to the whole page pictures of Aggie or written in a different font in the text). (10)
e.g. Mrs Frances: Super Star
Aggie Flea:
Terrific Detective; Ace Reporter; Vampire Hunter; Crafter Extraordinaire; Big, Fat Liar; Pure Genius; Total Loser; Disgraced Student; Adventurer; Future Author
What new Princess Zombie books could be created based on the troubles we learn about in this Aggie Flea book?
Princess Zombie and the ...
-sparkly mouse poo.
-vampire next door.
-book spider.
plus... more!!
List some techniques the author has used to create humour in this book. (5)
Used a comic strip
Made funny comparisons
Included accidents/mishaps
Chosen funny vocabulary and descriptions
Included fun fonts and pictures
Change these similes into metaphors.
The thought sticks in my mind like wet glue.
It makes him look like a pink, iced cupcake.
The thought is wet glue in my mind.
It makes him into a pink, iced cupcake.