Characters
The protagonist of the story
Who is Billy Elliot?
The setting - a mining town near Durham in the north-east of England
What is Everington?
"Hey, Nan! Breakfast!"
What did Billy say?
Billy made breakfast for Nan.
Nan wasn't in her room.
Billy ran outside to look for Nan.
What happened on page 6?
Billy Elliot's older brother
Who is Tony Elliot?
A club for the people of Everington
What is The Social?
"Arms up. And one - and two and three and four. Feel the music."
What did Mrs Wilkinson say?
Miss and Debbie drove past Billy and stopped to tell him to join ballet.
Billy jumped, danced and thought about Fred Astaire.
What happened on page 11?
Billy's grandmother
Who is Nan?
A ballet school in London
What is The Royal Ballet School?
"You're terrible at boxing!"
What did Debbie say?
Billy punched the punchbag with the music.
Billy watched the ballet class.
What happened on page 9?
Billy's dad
Who is Jackie Elliot?
There are boxing lessons and ballet lessons here
What is The Social?
"Billy Elliot - this isn't a tea party - it's a boxing lesson!"
What did George say?
George yelled at Billy to hit Greavsy.
Billy got knocked down by Greavesy.
What happened on page 8?
The ballet teacher
Who is Mrs Wilkinson / Miss?
A place Billy's dad and Billy's brother go every day.
What is the mine?
"I'm still here, Billy."
What did Billy's mom say?
(Bonus: in a letter!)
Billy helped Nan walk back home.
Billy played piano.
His dad made him stop by closing the piano with a BANG!
What happened on page 7?