The Cape Cod Academy for Environmental Sciences
This former marine gives Herc and his classmates seemingly impossibly time-consuming assignments on mythology
Who is Lieutenant Colonel Hupfer?
This cat accompanies Herc to the dune every morning
Who is Pirate Cat?
DAILY DOUBLE: Why does Herc leave a monitor at the hospital on when sitting with his dad?
- it is extremely difficult to say goodbye
On Day 1 at the academy, Herc recognizes this student from Truro Middle School
Who is Ty Malcolm?
DAILY DOUBLE: Based on what you know so far, why did Lt. Col. Hupfer assign Herc the 12 Labors for his project?
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These animals repeat the names of students and faculty as people walk by their cages
What are mynah birds?
This dog accompanies Herc to the dune every morning
Who is Mindy?
Who does Herc think about when rescuing Mrs. Neal during the storm?
Who are his parents?
This classmate quickly becomes Herc's first friend at the academy
Who is Henry Sugimoto?
Lieutenant Colonel Hupfer's level of care about how much work each of his students has to do on their project
What is zero?
The Academy decides to move their campus here after a big storm threatens to knock down much of the school
What is Beal Brothers Farm and Nursery
DAILY DOUBLE! How are Herc and Achilles alike according to Viola?
- both don't say how they feel
- both are dealing with the loss of their parents
Daily Double! Choose one moment from the novel that you feel best demonstrates Elly Rigby and Hercules Beal's Friendship. Be prepared to explain your answer!
- Elly being at the hospital for Herc
- The Ugly Cat Pack incident
- Herc naming one of Mrs. Savage's statues "Eleanor"
What is spray painting a sugar maple yellow?