Wish
Identify the folktale or legend on which this story is based.
STONE SOUP
Leilani made her invitations in the shape of pineapples. Tutu suggested that sleepover soup would impress her guests, as it was blessed by Hawaiian gods and it made wishes come true. Who was Hina-i-ka-malama?
HINA IN THE MOOON
Outside on a school bench, Leilani and Autumn were discussing the theme for Leilani's sleepover. Todd Burl, her second cousin and star basketball player, approached them. Name the theme that Leilani decided upon.
AN HAWAIIAN LUAU
Across the street, Hailey Chun was having her sleepover with the other Haileys. Tutu had left chicken broth cooking on the stove and a recipe card for the soup. While the others discussed dinner options, what did William say from the closet?
I THINK WE SHOULD MAKE SLEEPOVER SOUP
Autumn then recruited 15 cheerleaders to encourage Todd. After making 12 baskets, Todd thanked Autumn and William for their support. What happened next?
THEY ALL PLAYED BASKETBALL
Tanisha Washington was one of Leilani's classmates who always wore hats with ears and spent her free time drawing. Leilani called her Manga Girl. Leilani was embarrassed about having to attend Reading Lab. What did she do there?
WORKED ON VOCABULARY CARDS
Leilani had made both a sleepover invitation list and a Do Not Invite list. After Tutu sent sleepover invitations to those on the Do No Invite list, William came to the door and handed Mom an acceptance note, which also said that he:
HAD SELECTIVE MUTISM
Leilani's main goal was to get invited to the Haileys' weekend parties. What did she decide to do to become one of their group?
HAVE A SLEEPOVER
Manga Girl suggested that, like a scavenger hunt, they could find ingredients for the soup. When Leilani decided to go to Hailey Chun's apartment for her ingredient, what did Hailey give her?
ELBOW MACARONI
Name the sleepover soup ingredient that Todd gathered from the gym.
POPCORN
Tutu told Leilani that hatred would fill you like molten lava from Kilauea. Before leaving for work, Mom thanked Leilani for:
WATCHING TUTU
Of Hawaiian heritage, Leilani lived in Seattle with her mother and great-grandmother, Tutu. Leilani decided she did not like William, the new boy who lived on the third floor of her apartment building, because he:
WOULD NOT SPEAK TO HER
The next day after school, William got on the apartment elevator with Leilani. She again tried to start a conversation, but he was silent. What did William whisper about his cat after he got off the elevator on the third floor?
HER NAME IS BELLE
Even though Hailey had treated Leilani rudely, the group continued on their scavenger hunt. Todd volunteered to go next and took them to:
PILL HILL
Heading out from the gym, the group stopped by Uncle Galaxy's Comics, owned by Manga Girl's uncle. What did Uncle Galaxy say about his niece's comics?
TWO WERE PUBLISHED IN THE SEATTLE WEEKLY
In the lunchroom, Leilani noticed that Manga Girl was drawing her and sneaked a quick glance at the sketch. Leilani decided to add Manga Girl to her Do Not Invite sleepover list because the drawing:
JOKED ABOUT HER BELOW-AVERAGE READING SKILLS
To her great disappointment, the next day both Manga Girl and Todd accepted Leilani's sleepover invitation. Mom said that William's mother told her that he:
ALSO LOST HIS FATHER AT AN EARLY AGE
Autumn researched selective mutism and learned that it is rare and occurs in kids who feel:
ANXIOUS
Leilani was having trouble accepting the fact that Hailey Chun did not like her. Walking past the University of Seattle, Todd went into the gym to shoot some baskets and surprised everyone when he began to cry. Identify his secret.
HE WAS A BENCHWARMER
William showed an interest in a toy Captain America indestructible shield. How did Manga Girl suggest he use it?
TO SPEAK BEHIND
Autumn Maxwell had been Leilani's best friend since kindergarten. Where did they first meet?
IN THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
For some time, Leilani had been focused on the six girls named Hailey (all spelled differently) because she wanted to be part of their group. What did the Haileys do every weekend?
HAD A SLEEPOVER
On Saturday, Tutu returned to the apartment with groceries and told Leilani that she had decided to cook for the party. That afternoon, Manga Girl was the first to arrive. What did Leilani serve Todd when he came soon after?
CHEERIOS
Todd explained that he became very anxious playing and felt pressured because both his parents were the best at basketball. What solution did William whisper?
EXPOSURE THERAPY
Name the soup ingredient that Manga Girl selected from Uncle Galaxy's store.
CHERRY-FLAVORED CANDY