Characters
Who are the children of the parents that are divorced?
Nathan and Tess
Where does Tess's Dad take them on a trip?
The beach
What events happen at the beach that changes the girls' relationship? What conversation occurs after the incident?
Tess gets hurt and Briar helps her.
The girls talk about their feelings and discover that they are not mad at each other.
What is the definition of avoided?
to stay clear from or prevent something from happening.
When does Briar share with Tess how she is feeling?
On the dune after Tess got hurt.
Who does Tess feel comfortable talking to in the story?
Her Gran/Her Grandma
When Tess mutter's under her breathe to Laura, where are they? What does she mutter?
class/school
Briar isn't going to take my dad or Briar isn't going to move into my house.
What similarities do Briar and Tess realize they share?
They are both worried about sharing their parent.
What is the definition of harsh?
unkind, rough, cruel
Why is Tess upset with Briar? What is something that Briar does to Tess?
She is upset with Briar because she is always being rude to her.
Briar ignores her and says mean things to her.
Who broke their arm on the sand dune?
Tess
When Tess and her dad get in an argument, where are they heading to? Why does Tess's dad suggest they go there?
The bike park.
Because dad feels that he's been a little distant and wants to talk to Tess and Nathan.
What is Tess's reaction after she receives the gift from Briar?
She realizes that Briar what's to try and be friends.
What is the definition of mystified?
to be confused or puzzled about something.
How do Tess and Briar get to know each other?
Who agrees with a topic for the science fair project
They are paired together on a science project.
Tess
Who is Tess's dad dating?
Evelyn Davis
When Gran and Tess are talking, where are they in her home?
the kitchen.
How can you tell that Dad thinks communication is important? What does he say/do when talking about his relationship with Evelyn Davis?
He wants to be honest, talk calmly, and work things out; the picture shows him sitting and listening to Tess.
What is the definition of crossly?
to act in a grump or angry way.
When Tess and her dad are talking, why is she so upset?
Tess thinks Briar and Briar's mother are going to live with them.
Name all 7 main characters in the story.
Dad, Mom, Tess, Nathan, Gran, Evelyn Davis, Briar
Name all of the settings in the story.
school, Tess's home, the beach
When Tess and Gran are talking about Briar, Gran suggests something? What does she suggest about Briar?
After the conversation about Briar, Tess mentions that she feels Dad is different too. What does Gran say about that?
Something may be worrying Briar that Tess isn't aware of.
Dad is distracted and figuring out his life after the divorce.
What is the definition of a task?
an activity that needs to be done.
Name an event in the story and describe Tess's reaction.
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