New From Here
Two-part question: Mom, Bowen and Lea move to California. What two family members stay in Hong Kong? Answer: 1 - Dad and 2 - Cody their dog
1 - Dad and 2 - Cody their dog
Knox is shocked to hear his mom tell the school staff that he needs an occupational therapist because of his condition. What condition?
ADHD
In Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson, the main character’s dad has lost his job of 15 years. Where did he work for so long?
The post office
In Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson, the main character finds something in the closet in their new house. What is it?
A round tin cookie canister
In The Midnight Children by Dan Gemeinhart, what was Mr. Croward’s job before he moved to the retirement home?
He ran the funeral home
What book did Mrs. Turner read aloud?
The One and Only Ivan
In New From Here by Kelly Yang, Bowen owns a special gift that his parent’s got him for scoring a ninety-ninth percentile on a test. What is it?
A pair of Bose headphones.
In Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson, a character forgets their speech at the Easter service. What do they do on the way home in the car?
Recite her entire speech for her family
In Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson, the main character and their mom give two dollars to a man asking for help. What else do they suggest he do?
Go to the shelter for a free meal
Who were the only two Deerings related by blood?
Winnie and Benjamin (the twins)
What does Mom do when a customer doesn’t want the food he ordered from Christopher’s family’s Chinese restaurant and leaves without paying?
She uses her credit card to pay for the order herself.
What do Knox and his siblings most regret selling at their garage sale?
Their mom’s ruby earrings.
In Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson, the main character and their mom are returning their aluminum cans when they see someone they know in line. Who is it?
Hannah, a classmate
n Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson, two characters race each other for a prize; what does each of them win for a prize?
Green Jolly Ranchers, Twix candy bar
In The Midnight Children by Dan Gemeinhart, what flavor cupcake did Virginia have in Mineral Springs once that she said was incredible?
Cinnamon carrot cake with ginger-maple frosting
Two-part question: What are two ways that Knox helps Christopher’s family’s restaurant business during the pandemic?
He posts positive reviews on social media (i.e Nextdoor) and delivers take-out orders by bike.
What does Bowen do to help their neighbor Mr. Brady reconnect with his grandkids?
Bowen installs Zoom on Mr. Brady’s computer
What did Ryan’s and Ray’s parents always tell them about their names? (their saying)
Be who we named you to be
How far would Ryan and Raymond walk with Kiki from their new house to Vernon School?
Three blocks
In The Midnight Children by Dan Gemeinhart, what is the made-up first name of Mrs. Deering?
Florence
What event happens during the 7th month of the lunar calendar in Hong Kong? The Hungry Ghost Festival
The Hungry Ghost Festival
Why did Lao Lao and Lao Ye have to work in a restaurant in San Clemente, California when they were both doctors?
Their doctors’ licenses were only valid in China.
Two part: Which kind of water birds were Ryan’s favorites to watch?
Loons and grebes
What did Ryan’s mom buy her so she scold cook alongside her in the kitchen at their former house?
A sous-chef table
Why did Virginia say it wasn’t silly for Ravani to be sad about the babies his mom miscarried or were stillborn?
They were souls (important) and he loved them and lost them. (or close enough)