Family
What are the names of Jarrett's mother, grandfather, and grandmother?
Leslie (mother), Joe (grandfather), and Shirley (grandmother)
Who is Miguel?
Leslie's boyfriend
Who is Jarrett's best friend?
Patrick (Pat)
When does the author use dark colors in the book?
When the mood/tone is dark, depressing.
What did Jarretts mother steal from the mall
Scarves
Why didn't Jarrett invite his grandparents to his 8th grade graduation?
Jarrett's grandparents were much older than the other kids' parents.
How did Joe and Shirley meet?
High school
Who are two people that influenced Jarrett to continue his passion for art?
Joe and Mark at the Art Museum
Where does the title of the book come from?
Jarrett's mother/grandfather always saying "Hey, Kiddo"
Where did Jarrett’s mother and father meet?
At the father’s family bar
What are ways that prove that Leslie had good intentions as a mother despite her addiction?
Letters, visits, birthday party, hugs, Snow Cone, etc.
What did Joe tell Jarrett at the first family meeting?
They are going to Disney World
True or false, Jarrett had a better relationship with his grandmother than his grandfather
False
True or false, Hey, Kiddo and Sunshine are real-life events
True
What did Jarrett get for his birthday from his Grandfather?
A drafting table for his art
What was Jarrett's mother's addiction?
Drugs
What made Jarrett want to reach out to his father?
After volunteering at Camp Sunshine, he wanted to know if he had any siblings.
What did Jarrett have nightmares about?
Monsters attacking him
What is one of the main themes of the book?
family or addiction
What is Jarrett's Dad's name?
Richard
True or false, Jarrett has two younger brothers
False
Who is Rusty?
Rusty is Jarrett's hamster
What is the turning point for Jarrett and his passion for drawing?
Joe and Shirley sign him up for comic art classes at the museum
Who is the main character and narrator of the books?
Jarrett J. Krosoczka
What did Jarrett do at his new high school that encouraged his artistic skills?
Drew comics for the newspaper