About Allen Brewster
What project did Allen's teacher assign him?
A project on Lipstick.
Who in his family believed his discovery?
Grandpop.
Why is Allen kicked out of school?
What lesson does Allen's parents learn?
That you are not always right.
Where does Allen think of his discovery?
At school.
What project did he originally want to do?
Human Photosynthesis.
Who bullies Allen?
Barry Cramer.
Why did people not believe Allen's discovery?
It is almost physically impossible to become a human plant.
Why does Allen care so much about his discovery?
He wants to win the silver trophy.
When does the story begin.
In the middle of summer.
Does Allen have any friends?
No, no he does not.
Who is the librarian?
Ms. Snodgrass
Why did Allen's parents get the president's assistant to check on Allen?
They thought he was sick or had a disease.
What theme/lesson does Allen learn from the president?
Your discovery can sometimes lead to something bad.
Where does the president visit Allen?
In his house.
Does Allen have any brother and/or sister?
No.
Who is the main teacher is the story?
Ms. Green
How does Allen get everyone to believe that human photosynthesis is possible?
He turns Ms.Green into a plant.
What is the side theme or less important theme?
Don't always listen to other people's thoughts and just keep doing what you are doing.
Where does Allen spend most of his time learning about what he needs for human photosynthesis?
The library.
Who helps Allen with his discovery?
His grandpop/grandpa helps him.
Who else does Allen live with?
His mom and dad.
Why did the president tell Allen to not tell anyone about his discovery?
His discovery could possibly ruin society, so his discovery was considered, Top Secret.
What is the overall theme of the story?
Never give up.
Where does Allen get bullied?
The bus and the library.