Jackson
How old is Jackson the first time he meets Crenshaw?
1st grade
Where did Jackson get the name Crenshaw?
He doesn't know
When did Crenshaw disappear the first time?
When Jackson meets Marisol
What kind of problem do you run into when living in a car?
Feet problems
What does Jackson do at Pet Express?
Steal a dog treat for Aretha
What does Jackson want to be when he grows up?
An animal scientist
What is Crenshaw doing the first time Jackson sees him at the beach?
Surfing and holding an umbrella
Where do Jackson and his dad watch the baseball game after they sell the TV to Marisol's dad?
Best Buy
Why did Jackson's family become homeless?
His dad was sick and his mom lost her job
What instrument does Jackson's dad play?
guitar
Where did Jackson's name come from?
His dad's guitar
What is Crenshaw doing in the bathroom?
What does Jackson write in his letter to his parents?
He will live with Marisol and he is tired of not knowing what will happen
What is it called when Jackson is looking at a part of his life in the past?
Flashback
Why is Jackson annoyed with his parents?
They are too optimistic
What happened during the Easter Bunny incident?
He discovered it was a costume and told the other kids
What are the two times Crenshaw comes into Jackson's life? Why does he come?
1st time: Jackson's family is homeless
2nd time: His family is having money problems
Both times, Jackson is worried about the future
What advice does Marisol give to Jackson?
"Enjoy the magic while you can"
How long does Jackson's family live in the minivan?
14 weeks
Why does Jackson throw the letter away?
He realizes he cannot leave Robin
Why are Jackson and Robin upset at the garage sale? Why does it turn out to be a good thing?
A man with a ponytail wants to buy their dad's guitar. He ends up offering their dad a job.
What happens to imaginary friends when their children don't need them anymore?
Crenshaw: they stay on call in a "giant teacher's lounge" in case they are needed again
How are Jackson and Marisol similar? How are they different?
Similar interests: wanted to be paleontologists and trade nature facts, started a dog-walking business.
Both have siblings and imaginary friends.
Difference: they have different money situations
Jackson needs to know everything while Marisol likes to believe in magic
What two things does Jackson put in his keepsakes bag?
His old favorite book, A Hole is to Dig
A clay statue of Crenshaw he made in 2nd grade
What appears while Jackson and Robin are playing cerealball? Where did they actually come from?
purple jelly beans; at first Jackson thinks they are from Crenshaw, but they are actually from a birthday party Robin went to