Book Characters
The optimistic narrator of the story. She is the neighborhood's "Wishtree."
Who is Red?
From page 130 - "Maeve was solid and plain, but when she smiles, it was like sunshine peeking through clouds."
What is a simile?
A quiet person who does not find it easy to talk to other people. Also, the opposite of extrovert.
From Chapter 1 - "And if all you hear is the whisper of leaves, don't worry. Most trees are _______ at heart."
What is an introvert?
They are named after their type.
For example, sugar maple goes by Sugar
What are trees?
The author of this novel.
Who is Katherine Applegate?
A 10-year-old Muslim Girl, who just moved with her family in a suburban neighborhood.
Who is Samar?
From page 28 - "Her breath was a frosty veil."
What is a metaphor?
Synonyms are: first-time, unique, exceptional
"This is ___________. Never have I sheltered so many babies. It just doesn't happen"
What is unprecedented?
They are named after pleasant smells: FreshBakedBread, RosePetals
What are skunks?
The country where many wishing trees can be found.
What is Ireland?
She is the landlord who owns both houses and wants to cut down the oak tree.
Who is Francesca?
From page 25 - "Grass cools the earth, but it also bickers with me over water."
What is a personification?
Very noisy and active in a lively way.
From Chapter 21 -
"HairySpiders called my children __________," BigYou said.
"BigYou said my children stink," FreshBakedBread said.
What is boisterous?
"They change their names on a whim. Bongo chose her name after her first flight... Sometimes, they adopt human names; I've seen more Joe Crows than I've seen sunny days."
What are crows?
She wished to have a friend.
Who is Samar?
He lives in the green house, which is next door to Samar's.
Who is Stephen?
"That's what counts in our neck of the woods," Bongo said.
What is an idiom?
A trusted friend you can talk to about personal and private things.
From Chapter 13 - "I'd hosted many families by then, mice and chipmunks in particular. My closest _________ was a young gray squirrel name Squibbles."
What is a confidant?
They are named after bugs they enjoy eating.
What are frogs?
Red said:"_________ are those lucky souls who study the lives of plants all day..."
What are botanists?
She is best friends with Red.
She wanted to make a "deposit" on the police officers who advised Francesca to cut down the oak tree.
Who is Bongo?
TAP, TAP, TAP
BUZZ...
What is onomatopoeia?
Synonyms are: stroll, walk, amble, mosey, meander
From Chapter 51 - "The police never found the boy who carved "LEAVE" into my trunk. But a couple of weeks ago, I saw him __________ by. I pointed him out to Bongo.
What is saunter?
Their parents forgot to name them so they are all named YOU.
You, You, and You
What are raccoons?
She is the great-grandmother of Francesca who immigrated from Ireland and brought the tradition of wishtrees.
Who is Maeve?