Misc
what kind of creature does young Ruby catch by the river?
what topic is Ruby interested in (not zines)
psychology
What city is closest to Woodrush? (hint: it's a real city)
Kamloops
Is the novel good or not?
No
what is Toby's favourite kind of sandwich?
Why does Toby put his hands on the gun?
so the snow/ice will thaw on the barrel, and the gun won't explode
Which character is vegetarian- JJ or Ruby?
JJ
what's the name of the village where my dad grew up that this is based on?
Chase
Name a movie poster on JJ's walls
Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Labyrinth
what flavour of lollipop ("blow pop") does Ruby get at the video store?
cherry
Which 2 board games were on the table when Toby goes into the dining room (in 1971)?
Risk and Candyland
What does "JJ" stand for?
Name 3 kinds of fish that can be found in Woodrush River?
minnows, salmon, trout
About how old is the Almond house?
What kind of farm does Stephanie's aunt have?
Strawberry farm
Finish the quote: "there are two seasons in Woodrush, corn season and ______"
"waiting for corn season" (I actually fully stole this quote oops)
what were Ruby's grandparents'/Toby's parents' names?
Harold and Peggy
What's the name of Ruby's dad's diner in Woodrush? OR what's the name of the diner in Kamloops Cheryl and Toby go to?
-Jackrabbit Diner
-Peggy's Restaurant
What was the name of Ruby's anti-establishment anti-religion zine she made using the school's copier?
Smells Like Teen Blasphemy
Hawaiian pizza is not really hawaiian because Pizza is Italian, and was invented by a person of what nationality in what country?
a Greek man in Canada
Ruby's dad, Graham, is wearing a sweater with the logo of a hockey team on it in one of the photos they find. What hockey team is it?
Montreal Canadiens
name every single cousin, not including Ruby and JJ (hint: there are 8)
Caroline, Rocky, Cecilia, Rhiannon, Prudence, Maxwell, Tommy, and Jude.
what temperature is it in the morning when Ruby wakes up after her first night in Woodrush?
25 degrees
When did I start working on this novel?
January 2026
What does Toby order at the diner with Cheryl after going to the hospital?
meatloaf with ketchup, fried cod, and french fries, dry raisin toast, two fried eggs, and a plate of pickles