This & That
When is the traditional day for people to leave wishes on the Wishtree?
May 1st
Who is Wishtree's best friend?
Bongo, the crow
What are the names of the 3 baby raccoons?
You, You, and You
What did Bongo do to the boy who carved the word LEAVE in the tree?
She "made a very large deposit" on him
What kind (species) of tree is Red?
Oak
What wish did Samar tie to the Wishtree?
She wished for a friend
Who had Wishtree sheltered long ago?
Francesca's great grandmother (Maeve)
What do opossums name themselves after?
things they fear
What type of animal is Harold?
an owl
How can you tell how old a tree is?
by counting the rings of growth inside the tree.
What significant gift did Bongo give to Samar?
a key attached to a long, faded, red ribbon
What did Maeve wish for?
Someone to love with all her heart
Who is HairySpiders?
the mother opossum
What is a group of crows called that Bongo was upset over?
a murder
Holes in a trunk or branch
What are tree hollows?
Why didn’t Red's first plan to make Samar and Stephen friends, work?
Samar gave Stephen’s homework to one of his friends instead of Stephen.
How old was Wishtree?
216 rings
What do skunks name themselves after?
Pleasant scents
What happened to Flash when Bongo called him Flashlight?
He stopped hiccuping, froze and looked dead in front of Stephen and Samar.
What is it called when the branches of trees are trimmed so the tree will grow better and stay healthy?
Pruning
Who is the pessimist in the story?
Bongo (or possibly Francesca)
What name did Bongo give her favorite branch on Wishtree?
Home Plate
What were the names of Francesca's cats?
Lewis & Clark
What made Francesca change her mind about cutting down the tree?
After she read the journal and Maeve's wish, she realized how important the tree it's history was.
The company that Red's executioners came from.
Timber Terminators Tree Service.
How much of a fully grown tree is actually alive at any one time?
One percent
Why did Francesca want to cut Red down?
The tree was messy and clogging up her plumbing.
What were the names of the two police officers who investigated the crime?
Sandy and Max
What frogs are named after?
Bugs they enjoy eating.
What new word was the tree (Red) covered with on the final wishing day?
Stay