Characters
The things Rose is obsessed with
What is homonyms, rules, and prime numbers
what grade is Rose in?
5th
This character helps Rose the most by providing patience, support, and understanding.
Who is Uncle Weldon?
He is Rose’s father, who often struggles to understand her needs.
Who is Wesley (Rose’s dad)?
This theme is shown when Rose begins to understand her father’s limitations and how change can be good.
What is changing perspective or how you look at a situation?
She is the protagonist who loves homonyms and Rain.
Who is Rose Howard?
Rose’s friendship with this girl at school helps her practice social skills.
Who is Parvani?
Where does her father find Rain?
Behind the Luck of the Irish
The first thing Rose does after the hurricane is go on a search for this.
What is Rain?
This character represents the theme of responsibility and helps Rose understand what doing the right thing looks like.
Who is Uncle Weldon?
This school staff member helps Rose make sense of routines and expectations during the day.
Who is Mrs. Leibler (aide)
Wesley told Rose that her mom left when she was very young, but what was the truth?
What is she died when Rose was young?
This character is Rain’s original owner.
Who is the Henderson Family?
What major event creates the central conflict of the story?
Hurricane Susan hits town
Rose expresses more of this feeling toward her father as she understands his limitations.
What is empathy?(understanding)
This character’s choices during the storm reveal deep flaws but also provide a contrast that helps highlight Rose’s personal growth.
Who is Wesley Howard (Rose’s father)?
Rose uses a this tool to find Rain.
What is a map?
What does Rain know to do when Wesley gets home?
to stay away from my father's feet and his shoes
Wesley reacts to Rose returning Rain by:
getting angry at her
This moment shows Rose has matured and understands what it means to do the right thing, even when it hurt
What is giving Rain back?
This character shows Rose that adults can be patient, gentle, and dependable, becoming the emotional anchor of her life.
Who is Uncle Weldon?
What does Uncle Weldon consistently provide that Rose’s father does not?
Stability, patience, and emotional support
Rose demonstrates her growing maturity when she realizes this about her father’s behavior during and after the storm.
What is that her father cannot always provide the support and responsibility she needs?
What does Rose’s decision to return Rain show about her character?
She values what is right even if it is painful
hrough both Rose and her father, the book explores how storms—literal and emotional—create these opportunities.
What are moments of change or growth?