Characters and Setting
This character is the main protagonist of "Louisiana's Way Home" who finds herself on an unexpected journey.
Who is Louisiana Elefante?
Why does Louisiana faint during the funeral?
She has visions of Dr. Fox, Mrs. Ivy, and Granny. She is trying to process everything.
The author of "Louisiana's Way Home" is known for writing many other popular children's books. Who is she?
Who is Kate DiCamillo?
In the beginning of the book, Louisiana describes herself as being known for doing this in her family.
What is singing?
What is Florida?
Who always wore curlers in her hair?
Who is Bernice?
Climbs to the top of something
What classic story does Louisiana always reference?
What is Pinocchio?
Why leads to Louisiana needing to drive Granny's car?
What is Granny's teeth are aching.
The majority of the story takes place in this U.S. state.
What is Georgia.
Louisiana meets a boy in the town who helps her during her unexpected stay. What is his name?
Who is Burke Allen?
What kind of person is Burke Allen and what can we learn from him?
He is the kind of person who gives you two of something when you ask for one.
Name at least one of the companion books to this one.
What are Raymie Nightingale and Beverly, Right Here?
What is the sawing in half of Granny's mother by her father in a magician act?
Name two of the businesses or buildings in Richford, Georgia.
Dentist, taxidermist, Good Night Sleep Tight, church (The Good Shepherd), Burke Allen Machinery, Maribelle's Salon, etc.
What are the names of Louisiana's best friends?
Who are Beverly Tapinksi and Raymie Clarke?
What does Reverend Obertask tell Louisiana to do?
Name another book that Kate DiCamillo wrote.
(several acceptable answers)
Granny has Louisiana sing at the funeral at the Good Shepherd Church for this reason.
What is money to be able to afford sleeping at the Good Night, Sleep Tight.
Describe the "world famous event" that takes place toward the end of the book.
What is Betty Allen's cake raffle?
Who is Buddy?
What is something that we can learn from this book?
(several acceptable answers) Families do not always look the same. Families are not always related. Forgiveness can be difficult but it is important.
Why does Kate DiCamillo say that she enjoys writing children's books? In other words, what inspired her?
She had a difficult childhood.
This was said by Louisiana to have been the best letter she ever received.
What is the letter from Betty Allen on her nightstand?
Granny found Louisiana outside this store.
What is the Five and Dime?