Characters
Who has wanted a dog for years
Bobby
The thing Bobby asks for every year on his birthday.
A dog
Bobby’s parents argue about this problem.
Money
The event Grandpa says he will come to for Bobby.
Bobby's birthday
Bobby goes here to escape the arguing.
the front porch steps
Who calls Bobby and always listens to him.
Grandpa
Bobby is turning this age in two days.
10
What is the bill Bobby’s dad is angry about.
The car repair bill
The family member Grandpa used to give the same advice to.
his son, Andy
One chore that Bobby sees the neighbors doing.
cutting grass, trimming hedges, pulling weeds, painting fences, or scrubbing windows?
Who is the person that Bobby's dad is arguing with?
Sue
One excuse his parents used in the past for not getting him a dog.
Not until you’re older,” “Not until you’re more responsible,” or “Wait until we get a bigger house”?
The word used to describe the old car Bobby’s dad complains about.
Grandpa says Bobby should do this to get what he wants.
Earn it, work for it
What idea does Bobby come up with to earn money?
Help his neighbors with chores/work
The person Grandpa says sometimes doesn’t listen to him.
Andy
Bobby thinks if he’s mature enough to hear his parents fight, he’s mature enough for this.
A dog
What causes Bobby to go outside to think.
his parents arguing
What nickname does Grandpa give to Bobby
Bobby Boy
The lesson Bobby realizes about getting what you want.
Some things in life you have to earn/work for