Characters
This character has acted as a bully to both Jamie and Sunya throughout the entire story
Daniel
Which character says: “If envy is red and doubt is black then happiness is brown. I looked from the little brown stone to the tiny brown freckle to her huge brown eyes.”?
Jamie
Define prejudice
A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
This item demonstrates the family’s inability to move on from Rose’s death - especially for Jamie’s father.
the urn on the mantelpiece
What significant event happens on Jas’ 15th birthday?
Jamie and Jas' mom leaves the family
Although quite rebellious, this character takes on a parental role for Jamie throughout the story.
Jas aka Jasmine Matthews
Which character says: “One lucky goal won’t change a thing.”?
Daniel
Define grief
Intense sadness, especially caused by someone's death.
Early in the story, Jasmine goes through a physical transformation that shows her rebellion and individuality. What part of her appearance symbolizes this?
Her pink hair and nose piercing
What pivotal moment leads to Jamie’s realization and empathy about his father’s grief?
The death of his cat Roger, and burying him in the garden
This character is often described by Jamie as “strong,” “smiles,” and “sparkly.”
Sunya
Which character said: “It was amazing…You were better than Spider-Man.”
Sunya
Define the term "cope"
to deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties
This item worn by Jamie represents his love for this mother, and his hope for her return. By the end of the story, it symbolizes abandonment as he has outgrown it.
The Spider-Man t-shirt
What significant thing happens in Jamie and Sunya’s last encounter?
Sunya shows Jamie her hair, and Jamie kisses Sunya’s freckle
Largely unknown to Jamie, this character is kept alive through memories and photos.
Rose
Which character said: “I loved them more than ever because there was one less…. Maybe that’s how they’ll feel too.”
Jas
What is Islamophobia?
the irrational fear of, hostility towards, or prejudice against the religion of Islam or Muslims in general
These items are exchanged between Jamie and Sunya throughout the story as a symbol of their friendship.
Blu-Tack rings
How did Jamie’s mother meet Nigel?
They were both in a support group for families of the victims of the terrorist attack
Throughout the story, this character has been a source of comfort and normalcy for the family, especially for Jamie on difficult days.
Roger the cat
Which character said: “That’s exactly how I feel about you… Your courage gives me the strength to fly.”
Jamie
What is xenophobia?
fear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign
This recurring item in the story symbolizes Jamie’s constant hope his mother is returning. Jamie is either waiting for one, or sending one, and these signify the most important moments in his life.
Letters
What is Jamie’s Zodiac sign? What is Jas’?
Jamie is a Leo, the symbol of a lion; and Jas is a Gemini, the symbol of twins