characters
Who is Stanley Yelnats IV?
The main character. a fat kid who "stole" a pair of soccer shoes that were donated to a charity for the homeless.
What changed Stanley?
His body begins to change as a result of the shoveling, and he is no longer fat
What is wasteland?
A dessert and an uncultivated area.
What is gypsy?
A spiritual person.
Who wrote the book?
Louis Sachar
Who is Mr. Sir
He is an intimidating and hostile counselor who is responsible for introducing the rules and expectations at Camp Green Lake to new campers like Stanley.
Why was Stanley brought to the camp?
He stole a pair of athletic shoes from a baseball player Clyde "Sweet Feet" Livingston had donated to a charity auction for the homeless.
what is the meaning of Shriveled?
To draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture.
uncared, or ignored.
Why did they give Zero that nickname?
he was given the nickname 'Zero' because of his perceived lack of intelligence.
Who is Elya Yelnats?
Stanley's "no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather" who broke the promise that madame zeroni made to him and dooms the Yelnats family to one major curse.
Why was the family cursed?
Elya after receiving a piglet from Madame Zeroni, he failed to carry her up the mountain so she could drink from the spring.
What is handcuffs?
Device for shackling the hands. Could also be said, two metal rings which are joined together and can be locked round someone's wrists, usually by the police during an arrest.
what is outlaw?
a person who broke the law.
What happens when you get bit by a yellow-spotted lizard?
If you were to be bitten, the effects would be slow and painful.
Stanley Yelnats III, who is he?
How many hours did the bus take to the camp green lake?
8 hours
Stifling meaning.
A very hot temperature that can cause lack of oxygen and difficulties on breathing
what is stagecoach?
a horse-drawn passenger and mail coach running on a regular schedule.
Who is Armpit?
Armpit was a rude guy and has a penchant for mean jokes which are told at the expense of others.
it gets to the hottest time on day.
What is the meaning of Slumped?
sit, lean, or fall heavily, espexially with a bent back.