book parts
Who is the author of this story?
Pamela Rushby
define puzzled
confused
A piece of writing can be written in first, second, or third person, depending on the pronouns used and the point of view of the narrator:
This book was written in what person:
first person:"I," "we," "me," "us," "my," "mine," or "ours". The narrator is a character in the story and is telling it from their perspective.
second person:like "you," "your," or "yours". The narrator describes the reader's actions, thoughts, and background.
third person: "he," "she," "it," "they," "him," "hers," "them," "their," "his," "its," or "theirs". The narrator is not part of the story and the characters never acknowledge the narrator's presence.
First person: Issy perspective.
I,we,me,us,my,mine, ours
Who
Who is the story about?
Isabel and her family
synonym (same) afraid
Who is the illustrator of this story?
Kevin Burgemeestre
define graffiti
writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed on a wall or other surface in a public place.
What happened in the story every night around eight P.M. every night at their new country home.
Footsteps-walking along the back porch.
what happened (key detail)?
Footsteps walking around on back porch.
antonym or opposite for the word be careful.
careless
negligent
slipshod
uncareful
unconcerned
What is the main idea of the story?
Not to mess with ghosts and Be aware of dangerous situations.
define clubhouse
a house occupied by a club or used for club activities (in this story, by kids).
Why did the family move from the country to the city?
Dad lost his job at the newspaper and now wants to write a novel in the country.
When did the story mostly take place?
At night.
synonym for heard (heard footsteps).
Who is the main character?
Name two supporting characters.
Issy (Isabel)
Her brother Tom, sister Andy
friend Jenna
A book that is written.
How is Jenna important in the story as a supporting character.
Helped to solve the mystery of the footsteps.
Stood in the way of the footsteps.
Where did the story take place.
In the country, big two story house, Kids new home.
antonym for interfere
ignore
overlook
misheed
Is this book fiction or nonfiction?
fiction
define haunted.
(of a place) frequented by a ghost.
The end of the story makes you feel what?
Sad-loss of a dad and daughter
OK/good- mystery solved, Jenna ok
Why did the kids care about the footsteps?
They could hear them every night and wanted to get the mystery solved.
synonym for worry