Fish in a Tree
What color car does Ally's brother drive?
Travis, Ally's brother, drives a light green car that looks like a pickle.
What is the name of the family that adopts Carly?
Their name is the Murphy's
Who is the author
Alan Gratz
What does josephs dad do for a living
lawyer
Who is the "Wilting Chamberlain"?
Daniel, a member of Carley's foster family, is given the name Wilting Chamberlain from Carley.
Who figures out that Ally has dyslexia?
Mr. Daniels figures out that Ally after spending time with her.
What is Toni's favorite Broadway musical?
Wicked is Toni's favorite Broadway musical.
What did Adam offer Kamran at homecoming that Kamran insisted he couldn't take?
Superbowl tickets
Who was the leader of Syria at the time?
Fidel Castro
What is the name of Carley's dog?
Trick Question, Carley doesn't one.
Why does Albert where the same shirt that says "Flint"?
Albert reveals that his "Flint" shirts are a reference to a Star Trek character named Flint, who moved away because people didn't understand him. Albert connects to the character Flint.
What happens when Carley tells Mrs.Murphy she wants to call her mom?
Mrs.Murphy reacts with worry when Carley tells her she wants to call her mom because she is not her biological mom, and she knows that Carley will be going back to her mom soon.
What floor of the federal building was Kamran able to leave the building?
The 4th floor
What did the Cubans call the U.S.?
El norte
What is the name of Mahmud's bestfriend that dies.
How does Ally become class president?
Mr. Daniels asks the students if they have nominations for class president. Jessica nominates Shay and no one else is willing to run, given that Shay has made it clear that any opponents will regret trying. Shay raises her hand and nominates Ally. Ally begins her campaign with posters saying "Ally is your ally!"
How is Carley's shopping with Mrs.Murphy different than her shopping with her biological mother?
When Carley shopped with her biological mother, she had to steal clothes from the Salvation Army bin. However, when she shops with Mrs. Murphy, she is actually able to go into stores and choose the clothes she wants.
What did the tattoos on Jimmy's arm represent?
The IP address of every site he's ever hacked
Lito, Isabel's grandpa, jumps off the boat and distracts the coast guard.
What instrument does Isabel play?
A trumpet
What is the message of Fish in a Tree?
The book Fish in a Tree is about a young girl named Ally who struggles with dyslexia and the challenges she faces in school and in her personal life. The overall message of the book is about the importance of understanding and accepting those who are different, as well as the power of perseverance and self-acceptance. Through Ally's journey, readers are reminded to embrace their unique strengths and to never give up on themselves or others.
What was Carley's traumatic experience with her stepfather?
One night Dennis, Carley's stepdad, came home late. Carley decided to start taunting him hoping her mother would see how bad of a person he is. After a little while, Dennis came at her with a belt. As Carley was running, her mom grabbed her ankle for Dennis to hit her. Her mom realized what she was doing was wrong and got in the way. Dennis became to brutally hit her.
After what battle did Dane say he developed PTSD?
Battle of Khafiji
How do all the stories connect in the book Refugee?
All the stories connect in a few ways. Isabel's grandpa was a police officer when the Jews were trying to enter Cuba. Josef's sister takes in Mahmud's family.
What happens to Mahmud's little sister?
As they are about to drown, Mahmud makes the decision to give her away to another boat.