Chararacters
Who is August?
The bully who says that August looks like Darth Sidious.
Who is Julian?
The reason August had never attended public school in the past.
He was weak and always recovering from surgeries.
The reason no one comes right up to August's room to check on him when they have a fight at dinner.
Daisy was very sick and they were going to have to take her to the vet. (p.219)
The way Jack and August react to the mean letters Julian puts in August's lockers.
They write him love notes from a fake person (Beulah) (p.208)
Who is Via?
The girl who is friends with August and sits with him on the first day of school.
Who is Summer?
This happened to August's astronaunt helmet.
His dad threw it away.
Miranda misses this the most about Via.
Her family (p.241)
The topic of Mr. Tushmans graduation speech.
Kindness
The boy who becomes friends with August and also the one who punched someone in the nose.
Who is Jack Will?
The girl who gave August the astronaut helmet.
Who is Miranda?
The reason that Julian did not go on the field trip.
He said that it is "dorky".
The reason August's very first sleep over was a disaster.
His parents had to come and pick him up at 1 AM.
The animal August compares himself to while he is eating.
Tortoise
The middle school director.
Who is Mr. Tushman?
August's sister's boyfriend.
Who is Justin?
The reason that August's face looks the way it does.
A genetic mutation/ Treacher Collins Syndrome
What happens to August in the woods during the movie night activity?
He gets attacked and loses his hearing aids. (p.265)
Julian told everyone to stop being his friend
The teacher who gives the class a new precept each month.
Who is Mr. Browne?
The character who told August he was a "brave little dude".
Amos (p.270)
The nickname Julian gives to August.
How did August's mom find out about the bullying incident at the retreat?
Mr. Tushman called home.
The reason Via doesn't tell her parents about the play.
She likes that her classmates don't know about August.