Characters
Who is the main character?
Sal
Where does most of the story take place?
School
What special power does Sal have?
Opening portals to other universe.
What makes the book funny?
Weird situations and jokes.
Name one theme of the book.
Friendship, family, responsibility
What illness does Sal have?
Diabetes
What trouble does Sal get into at the beginning?
He causes chaos at school with food/portals.
What does Sal bring back from other universe?
Food or objects
What kind of food does Sal pull from other universes?
Fancy or unusual food
What does Sal struggle with emotionally?
Grief (from his mom dying)
Who is Gabi?
She is Sal's best friend.
What big secret is Sal hiding?
His mom is gone. (He is still grieving her death.)
What dangerous thing can happoen when he uses his powers?
People or things get duplicated.
What makes Gabi funny?
She's dramatic and confident.
What is important about Sal's culture?
His Cuban/Latino identity.
What activity/place does Gabi love the most?
Drama/Theater
What problems happen when Sal uses his powers too much?
It creates duplicate reality/breaks reality.
Why does Sal use his powers sometimes?
To help people or fix problems.
What happens that confuses adults at school?
Strange events and duplicate situations
How does Gabi help Sal?
She supports him, helps him face problems.
Who is Sal's dad?
Arvid (his papi, an artist)
What is the "universe breaking"?
Too many changes, duplicates, causes reality problems.
What rule does Sal learn about his powers?
They have consequences and must be controlled.
Why do people think Sal is strange?
His stories sound unbelievable!
What lesson does Sal learn by the end?
Actions have consequences and emotions matter.