Setting
This dangerous problem in Tangerine burns underground and never stops.
What are the muck fires?
This label makes Paul feel pressured to believe he's weaker and more limited than he really is.
What is "Legally Blind"?
This character is determined, loyal, and becomes Paul's first real friend at Tangerine Middle School.
Who is Tino?
Name the Character that says the line about the "Erik Fisher Football Dream," showing how controlling the dream is.
Who is Paul Fisher?
Name the theme shown when Paul starts over at Tangerine Middle and learns who he really is.
What is identity/ finding yourself?
This disaster proves Lake Windsor was built on weak unsafe ground.
What is the sinkhole?
This emotion is how Erik controls Paul, making him stay quiet even when adults are nearby.
What is fear?
This character hides behind football glory and causes trouble without facing consequences.
Who is Erik Fisher?
Name speaker of the quote that warns Paul that things at Lake Windsor "aren't what they always look like."
Who is Mrs. Fisher or Paul's mom?
Name the symbol that represents hidden danger beneath a "perfect" community.
What are the muck fires?
This weather shows events which families have to work the hardest to save their crops.
What is the freeze?
This heavy feeling returns when Paul remembers what really happened to his eyes years ago.
What is rage?
This character works quietly, fixing trees and helping neighbors, and becomes one of Paul's heroes.
Who is Luis Cruz?
Name the character who says, "You're not afraid." This line shows that someone finally believes in Paul's courage.
Who is Tino?
Name this theme shown when Paul finally speaks up about Erik's actions.
What is courage/ standing up for the truth?
This location at Lake Windsor Middle collapses because it was built on loose dirt.
What is the portables?
This angry emotion grows because Paul's dad only pays attention to Erik's football dream.
What is anger/frustration?
This character focuses so much on Erik's football future that he ignores Paul's real needs.
Who is Mr. Fisher or Paul's dad?
Name the character whose words about the "golden dawn" symbolize hope and inspire Paul to face the truth.
Who is Luis Cruz?
Name this symbol that represents strength, growth, and the hardworking people of Tangerine.
What are the citrus trees?
This schools tough environment shows Paul what a hardworking community looks like.
What is Tangerine Middle School?
This mix of strong emotions hit Paul at Luis's funeral when he realizes the truth about Erik's role.
What is grief and responsibility?
This character sees Paul most clearly and helps him understand his past.
Who is Mrs. Fisher or Paul's mom?
Name the character who delivers the quote about "This county built on charred ground," connecting nature to find the hidden truth.
Who is Wayne or the firefighter?
Name this deeper theme shown when Paul discovers what really happened to his eyes.
What is facing the past/ uncovering the truth.