Paul Jennings
How old was Paul Jennings when he wrote a story for Women's Weekly?
15
Where did sun and moon originally live?
On earth.
What fun thing happens at Grandpa's house?
Searching through the attic.
What body part is responsible for increased height?
Bones
What four jobs has Paul Jennings had?
Writer
Teacher
Speech therapist
College lecturer
Who was Sun's friend?
Water.
When did Grandpa pass away?
When Winter turned to Spring.
What does bone marrow do?
Fills the holes in your bones, making blood and storing fat.
14 years
His friend Water was coming to visit with his family.
What sadness has Grandpa experienced?
His wife died.
At what age do the hand bones stop growing longer?
18 years old
What are Paul's five steps for writing?
Live a full life.
Read lots.
An idea.
Expand the idea.
Create a surprise ending.
Why were sun and moon forced to live in the sky?
Water and his family flooded his home on earth.
Why do you think Grandpa was so wise?
Life experience.
As an infant, what is your skeleton made from?
A tough, rubbery material called cartlidge.
Why do you think Paul wasn't upset when he was accused on copying a story that he had written from a book?
His 'accuser' thought must have thought his story was so good that it had come from a published book.
In what way can Sun get close to Water on a daily basis?
Sunrise and sunset.
What evidence can you find in the text to show that the author loved her Grandpa?
She has fun with him.
Fantastic memories.
Feels empathy for him - memories are so sad.
"My dearest Grandpa.."
Her Grandpa memories - "They make my sad heart sing"
How do your bones grow?
Growth plates form new cartilage which makes the bones longer. Then bone cells move in to replace the cartilage and make it harder.