Characters
This character is the main protagonist who is determined to help her family.
Who is Sarah?
The event that causes Sarah’s family to struggle financially.
What is, the Great Depression?
This is where Sarah keeps her most special objects.
What is, Sarah's small box under her bed?
It means sad or a dent but also an economic downturn.
What is, depression.
These people are Sarah's mom and dad.
Who are Lucy and Frank?
Sarah's mother does this to help the family make money.
What is, doing washing and ironing clothes for other families?
The reason Sarah has detention after school.
What is, Sarah fighting the toughs on the playground?
This is a word that means a bird, a construction vehicle, turning your neck.
What is crane?
He is a supportive neighbor who assists the family when they move.
Who is Mr. Willet?
Sarah's dad decides to do this to help family have money.
What is, riding the rails?
The reason that Sarah was fighting on the playground.
What is, standing up for herself and Carla?
This word means something that is stuck, blocked or wedged, or a fruit spread, or music that you like or a group of musicians playing together for fun.
What is jam?
She is Sarah's new friend.
Who is Carla?
Sarah's family never had this problem before.
What is, finding enough food to eat.
Sarah was excited to have money so that she could ...
What is, have an icecream cone (and/or go to the movies)?
What is groove?
She is Sarah's new teacher.
Who is Mrs. MacMillan?
Sarah won a blue ribbon at the fair doing this.
What is, baking bread?
Sarah's family sells this to buy an iron and clothes washing equipment.
What is, the dining room furniture?
The edge of a hat or cup.
What is brim?