The Wild Book
What is word-blindness
Pam has two grandmothers from these two different places.
What are Mexico and Oklahoma
A decision that is made or an opinion about something.
What is verdict
A place where people go to receive medical treatment or advice.
What is clinic
To say or whisper something angrily, often including a long "s" sound.
What is hiss
The doctor believes that Fefa will not be able to read and write because of her dyslexia, but this patient and determined character refuses to listen.
Who is mama
Pam went to college to work in this profession. However, Mr. Andre is probably better than her at it.
What is teacher
To curl one's limbs up close to one's body.
What is huddle
To make someone want to do something or give someone a reason for doing something.
What is motivate
Dangerous and likely to cause harm or trouble.
What is wicked
Sadly, Fefa is embarrassed and had to deal with these people making fun of her reading and writing.
Who are her classmates
"Esperanza Rising" was inspired by Pam's Mexican grandmother. The only difference is after Esperanza's father died, she worked at a company farm in this U.S. State.
What is California
The ability to form mental images of something that is not real or present.
What is imagination
Experiencing or characterized by pain or suffering.
What is tormented
Feeling or showing a lot of fear and worry.
What is frantic
After a while, Fefa asks herself if she is no longer this word, which means to have lost confidence or enthusiasm.
What is discouraged
Pam normally starts with this kind of story and then changes things around to keep the reader interested.
What is a true story
To make fun of in a mean way.
What is mock
A statement that says something will happen in the future.
What is prophecy
The quality that attracts and holds your attention by being interesting.
What is enchantment
As Fefa progresses, she yearns to learn more words. Her desire to learn is seen in this word as if the words she wants to learn were food.
What is hungry
Whether is Esperanza or Amelia, Pam has a tendency to write about these kinds of people, especially because she is one herself.
What are strong and determined women
To break a law, rule, or promise.
What is violate
The people who were in your family long ago.
What is ancestry
The traditions, customs, and achievements that make up the history of a group or country.
What is heritage