Characters/Setting
Who does Jeremy live with?
His Grandma
Describe what the shoes that the main character wanted looked like?
Black high-tops with 2 white stripes
What shoes was Jeremy's grandma saving up for that she bought him?
New winter boots
"They're okay," I say, holding my breath and praying that my toes will fall off right then and there.
Why did Jeremy buy a pair of shoes, knowing that they did not fit?
He wanted to fit in! He wanted the shoes that all the other kids had, regardless of how painful it was
If there are 7 days in a week, how many days are there in 2 weeks?
14 days
What is the name of the boy who Jeremy gave the shoes to?
Antonio
How would you describe Jeremy's grandmother?
hard working, loving, responsible, etc.
How does the book end?
Jeremy puts his new snow boots on and races outside with his friend, Antonio
Name an emotion that Jeremy felt when everyone around him had the shoes except him?
jealous, upset, sad, etc.
Which is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
Who is the teacher that gave Jeremy a pair of velcro shoes?
Mr. Alfrey
Why was Jeremy embarrassed to wear the shoes that Mr. Alfrey gave him?
Because they were velcro shoes with an animal on them, Jeremy felt they were too "young" for him
What is a thrift store? Why did Jeremy want to go shopping there?
A thrift store sells used items for less money. These items are less expensive, making it possible for him to afford the shoes.
Describe an emotion that Antonio felt when he saw the new shoes at his doorstep?
Grateful, excited, happy, etc.
what is the seventh month of the year?
July
What is the main character's name?
Jeremy
What does Jeremy realize about Antonio's shoes/feet?
He realized that his feet look smaller than his, and that Antonio's shoes are falling apart and are being taped together
How many thrift stores did Jeremy and his grandmother go to before finding the shoes?
3
Why do you think Jeremy picked Antonio to give the shoes to?
Because Antonio was the only one who didn't laugh at Jeremy's velcro shoes, and was kind to him regardless of what he was wearing
Tell me a fun fact about the country you wrote your expert book on
answers may vary
Name all of the different settings that this book takes place in?
Jeremy's apartment, school, stores, the park, outside Antonio's apartment
What does grandma really mean when she says, "There is no room for 'want' around here, just 'need'?
They can't afford to have everything they want because money is tight
What was the problem with the shoes that Jeremy found at the store?
What is the central lesson you can learn from this book?
That the way you treat people is more important than materialistic things (clothes, shoes, money). You should be grateful for what you have in life regardless of how much it costs! Good friendships are most valuable
What are some important parts of a fairy tale that you are working on in writing?
setting, characters, problem, solution, magic!