School
What major historical figure did she work on for her Social Studies project?
Frida Kahlo
Who passes away?
Patina's dad
What sport does Patty participate in?
Track
What role does her Aunt (momly) play in her life?
She is her guardian.
What is her relationship with Maddy like?
Protective
Who did she work with on her project?
TNT (Tee Tee & Taylor) and Becca
Who got diabetes?
Ma
What is the name of the track team?
Defenders
What hairstyle did she have for the relay race?
A pony tail with 30 beads
Who are her track best friends?
Sunny, Lu, & Ghost
Why does Patina start attending a new school?
She went to live with Momly and Uncle Tony after her mother lost her legs due to diabetes.
How does PAtty feel about her mother's illness?
Angry and worried
What was she upset about in the beginning of the book?
Winning(losing) second instead of first
What motivates Patty to run
Proving herself
What does Patina struggle with emotionally?
Controlling her anger/trust
What does the group project symbolize?
Teamwork
Why did Ma get diabetes?
Patina's dad passes so Ma kept eating and making his recipes.
Why is the relay race symbolic?
It represents teamwork & trust
What is Patina's nickname from her mom (Ma)?
Pancake?
How does Patty change by the end of the novel?
She learns to trust
How does PAtty feel about her new school, at first?
Angry and uncomfortable
How did Momly get into a car accident ?
Hit and run
Who came to the race at the end of the novel?
Cotton, Skunk, Ma, and Maddy
What pressure does PAtty experience at home?
She takes care of Maddie.
What is a major theme of this book?
Friendship & teamwork