The Trolley
Why did Tania think she couldn't buy Christmas presents?
She saw she didn't have enough money in her bankbook.
Why was Marney excited for mid-morning?
She expected Sandra and Joey to visit with their kids.
When was Patricia Grace born?
August 17, 1937.
What gave Tania the idea to make a trolley?
She saw the old pram they used for collecting firewood.
What did Marney wish for after doing the laundry?
She wanted a washing machine, preferably second-hand.
What types of books does Patricia Grace write?
novels, short stories, and children's books.
How did Miria and Hoani react to the trolley on Christmas morning?
They were excited and started riding it right away.
Why was Marney worried about the geranium?
She feared Bob wouldn't like it and she might have to get rid of it.
What was Patricia Grace's profession when she started writing?
She was a teacher.
What worried Tania about giving the trolley as a gift?
She was concerned her kids might not like it or feel embarrassed.
What did Bob do when he saw the geranium, and what did Marney do next?
Bob got angry and told her to throw it out, so Marney put it in the scrap bucket.
Patricia Grace's father is _______ and her mother is _______.
Maori, European.
How did Tania's neighbors help her make the trolley?
They lent her a drill and a saw.
What chores did Marney do after the kids left for school?
She did the dishes, cleaned the windows and fireplace, swept, mopped, and did laundry.
What awards has Patricia Grace won during her career?
She has won the Kiriyama Prize, Icon Award, and NZ Book Award, etc.