Novel Characters
Who is Timothy and why is he writing in a journal?
Response must include most of the following:
- Main character
- Stole a wallet to pay for his baby brother's expensive medicine
- The court ordered him to write in a journal as part of his house arrest
Who is Mary and how does Timothy feel about her?
- Levi's new nurse
- Timothy "HATES" her
Timothy has done a few violent things in the weeks we have read this week.... explain what they are
BONUS if both are mentioned:
- Throwing the plant in Mrs. B's office
- Punching the wall ("instead of Mary") and making his knuckles bloody and bruised
Describe Mrs. Bainbridge (Mrs. B) with detail
Response must include most of the following:
- She is Timothy's therapist
- She reads his journal
- She is kind and cares for Timothy and his family
- BONUS : she does NOT like the word "HATE"
Who is Carla Ramirez?
She is a social worker.
What actions has Timothy been taking these last few weeks to really help Levi?
He is constantly reaching out to Dr. Sawyer in hopes that he can help Levi.
Describe James in detail
Response must include most of the following:
- He is Timothy's probation officer
- He is caring and sneaks gifts to Timothy's family
- BONUS POINTS: he hates hospitals, he got Timothy a new pair of "kicks"
More of an object...... what does Timothy call the car that Jose and his dad are fixing up?
"Turtle" or "Turtle Car"
Mrs. B encourages Timothy to apply for a charity. What is it called?
The Carnival of Giving
Who is Jose and why is he acting weird towards Timothy?
Jose is Timothy's neighbor/family friend. Jose is realizing that Timothy may have a crush on his sister Isa.
Who is Marisol and why is she so important?
Response must include ALL of the following:
- She is Levi's nurse
- She is teaching Levi sign language
BONUS: She came up with the idea to give Levi chains for his trach instead of cloth
How do tensions rise within Timothy's family (specifically around Levi's care)?
Timothy's mom tours a facility that would take care of Levi after Mary suggested it. Timothy is NOT happy about this idea.
Who is Dr. Sawyer and why is he important?
Dr. Sawyer is a doctor who specializes in the type of medical condition Levi has. He has successfully performed surgeries on kids like Levi that live normal lives.
How does Carmen/Mrs. Jimenez (Jose's mom) help Timothy's family?
Response must include most of the following:
- She pushed for Timothy to live with them when Levi was in the hospital (fed, clothed, and cared for him)
- She constantly makes meals for Timothy's family
- She provides emotional support to Timothy's mom
What object did Timothy's dad leave behind the day he left the family?
His cellphone
BONUS POINTS: Timothy's dad referred to his cellphone as "the heart of the family" because it has all of Levi's doctors/appointments on it. Timothy says he should have known it was a clue when his dad left it on the counter that he was leaving.