Vocabulary
This word means something you don't understand and need to figure out.
Mystery
This boy is the main character of the story.
Marc
The first time we see Cinnamon in the house, Papa asks this question.
"How did she get in?"
This is the word that describes Marc trying to figure out how Cinnamon keeps entering the house.
Wondering
Cinnamon stands on these to reach the mail slot.
Back legs
This word describes someone who is smart in a way that helps solve problems.
Clever
This is the name of Marc’s kitten.
Cinnamon
This is how Cinnamon feels when she first appears in the kitchen—she shows it by her expression.
Proud
This is what Marc did after putting Cinnamon outside so he could solve the puzzle.
He watched her from the window.
Marc compares Cinnamon to this object once he realizes how she gets inside.
Letter
This word means you think about something because you’re curious.
Wonder
This person delivers mail to Marc’s house.
Ms. Smith
This is what Marc was doing in his room when Papa found Cinnamon inside again.
homework
Marc saw Cinnamon do this action with her paws before climbing into the house.
Opening the mail slot
This is why Papa finally stops being angry—he realizes Cinnamon is________.
Clever
This word means a small, narrow opening, like one a letter can go through.
Slot
This person insists that Cinnamon stay outside.
This explains why Papa became upset with Marc more than once.
He thought Marc kept letting Cinnamon inside.
This is what Marc loudly tells Papa when he finally discovers the truth.
"I know how Cinnamon is getting into the house!"
This is the place where Marc finally discovers Cinnamon slipping into the house.
Front door/mail slot
This is what Cinnamon used to climb into the house.
Mail slot
This is the part of the house where mail is delivered.
Front door/mail slot
This is what Marc watches Cinnamon chase while trying to solve the mystery.
This is what Papa and Marc both do after seeing Cinnamon’s clever trick.
Laugh
This is the real reason Cinnamon keeps ending up inside the house.
She climbs through the mail slot.