Who is it?
Ally's teacher at the beginning of the book?
Who is Mrs. Hall
This person said that they would rather talk about vomiting at their birthday party than talk about themself.
Who is Ally?
Albert doesn't believe in violence.
What is the reason that Albert won't fight back the bullies?
To the principal's office.
Where does Ally's "get out of free card" take her?
"I'm feeling heavy, but I always do on Sunday nights. The thought of another week of school does that. It's like knowing I have to pull a tire through a keyhole the next day."
Again and Again
The person that protects Ally and smiles when she enters the room.
Who is Travis?
This person says that they would be alright living on a planet by themselves.
Who is Albert?
Ally doesn't know how to read and thought the yellow card with flowers was pretty.
What is why did Ally give Mrs. Hall a sympathy card for her baby shower card?
Where is Ally's dad?
He's in the army.
Oliver tells me that it's cool that I'm so good at this. I forget to say thank you because I'm shocked . But then I also forget to be nervous, talking to everyone and feeling like... like I can do this as well as everyone else, and it's the best. The best feeling.
Contrast and Contradiction
The person in Ally's class that makes cupcakes with secret words in the middle?
Who is Keisha?
This person said that some people deserve to be "pulled down".
Who is Shay?
Ally took a piece of cake out of Shay's lunch and stuck her fingers in the frosting and stuffed a piece in her mouth.
Why does Shay start disliking Ally RIGHT AWAY when she first starts at her new school?
The school cafeteria.
Where is the scariest place in the planet for any kid to walk into?
"Aw, your grandpa knew you were talented, and he'd be so proud of how hard you are working on your art. And he would love that you named your sketchbook after Alice and Wonderland. He had such fun sharing that book with you."
Memory Moment
This person tells Ally that its time to stop clowning around and work a little harder in school.
Who is Ally's mom?
This person never forces Ally to do anything but encourages her to take risks.
Who is Mr.Daniels?
Mr. Daniels asks Ally if there is a difference between an older brother and a big brother.
What is Ally says an older brother is older but a big brother looks out for you and smiles when you walk in the room?
The back of A.C. Peterson's where they store all of the ketchup, pickles, relish, and other items needed for the restaurant.
Where does Ally hide from Jessica and Shay when they were making fun of her for not being able to read the ice cream flavors?
"Can't you tell anyone?" I ask. Albert shrugs. "I don't believe in violence. And anyway, it seems to me that big kids would get the blame in a fight. No one's going to think a big kid like me didn't start it."
Aha Moment or Tough Question
This character brought in wasabi peas for show and tell and is normally VERY quiet in class.
Who is Suki?
This person tried to sell Travis a coin that wasn't all that special, but Travis figured it out.
Who is the man at the coin shop?
Ally rips the bouquet of flowers apart and gives half of the bouquet to Keisha at the holiday concert.
What was Ally's reaction to Mrs. Muldoon telling Keisha that she would be the only girl without a bouquet at the holiday concert?
Where does Keisha, Albert, and Ally go after school for most of the story.
AC Peterson's, her mom's restaurant
I don't even try to spell anything correctly like I usually do. I just put a whole bunch of letters together that even I know make no sense. I walk up and hand it to him instead of putting it in the assignment cubby... "I thought you may want to check it over". We lock eyes for a few seconds and the he reaches up and takes it from me. "Okay," he say.... "you can put it in the assignment basket".
Tough questions, Contrast and Contradictions, Aha Moment