Meet the Characters
Who is the main character and narrator of the story?
Finn Katz
What is the name of Finn and Rabbit's hometown?
Redwood Hollows
What natural disaster forces the town's residence to evacuate?
a wildfire
What do Finn and Rabbit use to collect evidence about wildlife in the forest?
trail cameras
What is Rabbit's real name?
Mirasol
What is the name of the special old growth forest at the center of the state park?
Forest Heart
what warning signals especially dangerous wildfire conditions?
A red flag warning
who is Rabbit's uncle who works as a science teacher and studies the environment?
Uncle Charlie
What is the name of Rabbit's dog?
Thorn
what is the name of the river crossed along the trail toward Forest Heart?
The Grayflood River
How many days has it been since rain fell in the story?
151 days
What important part of the forest do Finn and rabbit hope has survived the fire?
Forest Heart
What does Finn carry to record his observations about nature?
His field journal
What kind of camera do Finn and Rabbit use to observe wildlife?
trail cameras
Name one emotional effect the wildfire has on Finn after the disaster
nightmares, anxiety, difficulty concentrating
What does the trail camera evidence suggest may be connected to the fire's origin?
construction activity or equipment near the development site
Finn and Rabbit are often described as the mind and the heart. Which friend represents the heart?
What two family items remind Finn and his family of their history and experiences?
the family photograph and the field journal
Besides destroying homes, name two ways the wildfire affects the community or environment.
Displacement of families and animals; destruction of vegetation or forest habitat
Why do Finn and Rabbit believe they must act instead of simply waiting for adults to solve the forest's problems?
They fear the forest is at risk and want to help protect it before further damage occurs.