Mystery at Camp
This small object Stanley finds makes the Warden suddenly very interested.
What is a gold tube (lipstick container)?
This nickname Stanley earns after helping X-Ray.
What is Caveman?
This boy is still considered the leader by the others.
Who is X-Ray?
This is one thing the boys must constantly worry about in the desert.
What is the heat?
This character from the past has the same initials as the tube.
Who is Katherine Barlow?
These initials are written on the object Stanley finds.
What are K.B.?
Stanley begins to feel more accepted by the group after this event.
What is finding the tube / helping X-Ray?
This boy is the quietest and often ignored.
Who is Zero?
These creatures are the most dangerous animals at camp.
What are yellow-spotted lizards?
Katherine Barlow is known for being this type of person before her life changes.
What is a schoolteacher?
Instead of keeping the object, Stanley gives it to this boy.
Who is X-Ray?
Stanley becomes physically stronger because of this daily activity.
What is digging holes?
This boy steals sunflower seeds, causing trouble.
Who is Magnet?
The camp is surrounded by this, making escape nearly impossible.
What is desert?
This man is known for fixing things and selling onions.
Who is Sam?
After the object is found, the boys are told to dig in this location.
What is the same area (where it was found)?
Stanley chooses to help Zero even though it might get him in trouble, showing this trait.
What is loyalty (or kindness)?
Stanley takes the blame for this action to protect someone else.
What is stealing sunflower seeds?
The Warden is the only one allowed to enjoy this comfort at camp.
What is shade (under the trees/hammock)?
The past and present stories are connected through this idea.
What is cause and effect (or history repeating)?
This shows the Warden may be secretly searching for something specific.
What is treasure (or something hidden)?
At the beginning of the book, Stanley is described as this compared to now.
What is overweight (or out of shape)?
This shows that the boys at camp follow this kind of system.
What is a social hierarchy (or pecking order)?
The environment teaches the boys this harsh lesson.
What is survival (or toughness)?
The story suggests that events from long ago are still affecting Stanley because of this.
What is the past (or the curse / history)?