Characters
Who is Hattie's best friend?
Patrick
Where does Taylor throw Hattie's jumper?
The compost bin
What does stench mean?
A very bad smell
Why doesn't Hattie tell Ms Guide that Taylor caused the problem?
She is afraid Taylor will make things worse.
Name one unusual thing Hattie finds inside the journal.
(Triple moon dates, supernatural list, Hummingbird House sketch, Polaroid photo, etc.)
Which teacher takes Hattie to sickbay?
Ms Guide
Why does Patrick let go of Hattie's legs?
He needs his asthma puffer
What does eagerly mean?
Excited and keen.
What does Mum's creative lunchbox suggest about her personality?
She is imaginative and artistic.
What are the initials written on the journal?
H.M.
Which character bullies Hattie?
Taylor
Why does Hattie end up going home?
She has an allergic reaction after falling into the compost.
What does chaotic mean?
Messy, disorganised, or confusing.
Why is the journal so important to Hattie?
She thinks it may help save Hummingbird House and explain its mysteries.
List two supernatural topics mentioned in the journal.
(Examples: ghosts, vampires, werewolves, witches, aliens, UFOs, zombies, time travel, miracles, etc.)
Which parent cannot smell anything?
Dad
What does Hattie discover while waiting in sickbay?
The mysterious journal from Hummingbird House.
What does inevitably mean?
Something that is certain to happen.
What can we infer about Mum and Dad's relationship?
They are separated and often disagree.
What date is the next Triple Moon expected to occur?
(30 April 2020)
Which family member owns a tractor like the one in Hattie's lunch?
Nan
Why does Hattie think the tractor lunch tastes bitter?
It reminds her of moving to Nan's because of her parents' separation
What does hypochondriac mean?
Someone who worries too much about being sick.
How do Mum and Dad's different personalities affect Hattie?
She feels unsettled moving between Mum's chaos and Dad's strict organisation
Why might the author introduce the mysterious journal at this point in the story?
(To build suspense and set up the next part of the adventure.)