Family Life
Tara's family often works in this dangerous family business.
What is the junkyard?
Tara's father
Who is Gene Westover?
The nickname that Shawn gives Tara.
That is Siddle Lister?
This happens on the way back from Arizona.
What is (another) car crash?
Despite several serious injuries, Tara's family often avoids this type of professional help.
What is medical treatment/hospitals/doctors?
The brother closest in age to Tara.
Who is Richard?
Faye organizes a trip there to cheer Gene up.
Where is Arizona?
The name of the local theatre.
What is Worm Creek Opera House?
Tara's parents view government institutions with deep suspicion, including one that they refuse to let the younger children attend.
What is public education (or the school system)?
The boy who Tara starts befriending at the theatre.
Who is Charles?
The derogative name Shawn uses for Sadie behind her back.
What is Fish Eyes?
"You gonna be a walking Popsicle stick forever?"
Who is Shawn?
What event is Gene preparing for in Chapter 9?
What is Y2K/The Second Coming of Christ/the Days of Abomination?
The name of Faye's sister in town.
Who is Angie?
The name of Tara's horse.
Who is Bud?
Gene's favourite TV program?
What is the Honeymooners?
This brother encourages Tara to think beyond the limits placed on her by her family.
Who is Tyler?
The brother who saves Tara when her horse bolts in panic.
Who is Shawn?
The role Tara plays in a local theatre production.
Who is Annie?
"Don't loan that 'un. That 'un we'll break."
Grandpa (down-the-hill)