Setting
Where did Claire's dad have the stroke?
At her house
What happens to Claire's dad?
He had a stroke
What instrument does Claire play?
The saxaphone
What is the meaning behind her dad calling her piggy?
Her dad and her used to play a pig game
What is one theme we can learn from Claire's dad's stroke?
Navigating life with disability's
What grade is Claire in?
8th Grade
What happens to Claire's friends that doesn't happen to her? (dance)
They get moved up to high school classes
Who gave Claire the nickname "Starbuck"?
Regina
What does the book title represent?
How Claire's life tipped over/her dad's stroke
Why is it so hard for Claire to adjust to her new life?
because of her dad's impact of illness on her as a child.
Where in Claire's house did she practice her dance moves?
The basement
What happened at Claire's school?
Lockdown
What is Claire's dance teacher's name?
Miss. Nina
What do the skittles represent?
Their friendship
Why does Claire's mom have outbursts so often?
Because she's on her own for quite awhile and doesn't know how to act.
What teacher did Claire get her phone?
Mrs. Selinsky
What happened to Claire's dad while Claire was under lockdown at school?
He got diagnose with pneumonia.
What chair did she get for her band position?
5th chair
What does her friends getting moved up in dance symbolize?
Growth/seperation
Why does Jordan Sonnenblick include the close relationship with Claire and her father?
So the readers can see how it affects Claire and her life.
What hospital did the ambulance take Claire's dad to?
K fun Valley Medical Center
What happens at the end during the father-daughter dance?
Claire's dad makes it to the dance
What Religion(s) are Claire's parents?
Catholic and Jewish
Why did Matthew never have a nickname from his dad?
Why does Jordan Sonnenblick include mean girls that are rude to Claire?
To show that sometimes you have no idea what others are going through. (coming of age)