Fun Facts
What state was the family moving to?
Oregon
Where did the family live in the beginning?
In Iowa
What did the characters do after the storm?
They kept traveling but couldn't find water.
What is a prairie?
a large open area of grass often along the water
The dad.
What was something that was thrown by the wind?
Albert's diapers, boots, pots, and pans, the wagon... etc.
What was the dad's favorite plant?
Apple Trees
She found water in their stuff that had been washed up during the storm. Inside her boot, pots and pans.
What are plains?
A large area of flat land with few trees.
Who did the main character help make breakfast?
The mom.
What other fruits did they bring along the journey?
Peaches, Pears, Plums, Grapes, and Cherries
What chores did the main character do along the journey?
Helped make breakfast and helped tucked in little siblings.
Was Delicious able to fight off Jack Frost?
Yes! She saved the plants from getting too cold and dying.
What is a hailstone?
A piece of ice that falls from the sky during storms.
What was the main character's name?
Delicious
What kind of dirt did they put in the wagon?
Wormy Dirt
What did people tell the family along the journey about the plants?
That the plants would die!
What does the family end up selling to make money?
Their fruits!
What are drawers?
Pants
Who was Albert?
How many miles left did the family have once they got to the Columbia River?
100 miles!
What did the characters do when the raft began to sink?
They took of their shoes and kicked the water to move them to shore.
What gift did Delicious get at the end?
Her dad bought her a new pair of boots!
What is a fortune?
a large amount of money or items
Who was Jack Frost?
He wasn't actually a character, Jack Frost is a term for when it gets cold at night and the water on the ground freezes.