Leigh
What is Leigh's full name?
Leigh Marcus Botts
What type of job does Mr. Henshaw have?
Author of the books
Who is Katy in relation to Leigh?
his mom's boss
What does Leigh's dad do for work?
Truck driver
What is Leigh's mom's name?
Bonnie
How does Leigh feel about moving to new school?
Scared
How does Mr. Henshaw help Leigh in the story?
By writing him back and answering his questions
What role does Katy play in Leigh's life?
She is like an aunty that puts desserts and treats in his back pack
How often does Leigh see his dad?
never
How does Leigh's mom react to the move?
She was nervous
What special project does Leigh work on in school?
A writing assignment about his favorite author
What advice does Mr. Henshaw give Leigh?
To get a diary/journal
How does Leigh feel about Katy?
Describe a memory Leigh has with his dad
A memory about him delivering the christmas gifts OR a memory of him riding in his dads truck and stopping at a gas station
Describe a moment when Leigh and his mom had a heart-to-heart conversation
When they were in the car and he asked her about her dating life after dad
What are Leigh's hobbies?
writing
What is Mr. Henshaw's favorite food?
nothing
What is one special thing Leigh remembers about Katy?
The quiche that she makes
How does Leigh's dad support him emotionally?
He sends him gifts
What does Leigh appreciate most about his mom?
Describe Leigh's personality in three words.
plain
funny
creative
How does Leigh feel about Mr. Henshaw at the beginning of the book?
He feels the he was neglecting him (or ignoring him)
How does KAty influence Leigh's decisions throughout the story?
She helps him writes his journal entries
What challenges does Leigh face with his dad?
Not being able to see him
She makes him a special dessert