What book is Eben reading at the beginning of the novel?
The Seven Wonders of the World
Why does Jeb think Mrs. Saylor has a wonder?
She is rich
Mrs. Pritchard, the Sunday school teacher, owned this wonder...
Applehead doll
How would Eben describe Rae Ellen?
Trouble
Where does Eben want to go originally, but where does he go in the end?
First, Colorado; end, St. Louis
What "wonder" did Coogie show Eben in the field?
What does Calvin Smiley's wonder have the ability to do?
What was Mayor Peevey's nickname growing up?
Buddy
What does Eben trade Rae Ellen for her wonder?
What were Aunt Pretty's special things?
Clothespin dolls
Uncle Alf was able to see the...
Future
Why does Aunt Pretty want Eben to bring Violet's family food?
Why couldn't Eben go to Colorado?
Everyone in the town was sick
Why does Jeb give Eben a dried-up hedge apple?
So, Eben could have something to remember Jeb.
When using her loom, Old Emma was able to figure out what?
The name of the person who was going to play a prank on her.
Why do the boys admire Maggie?
She can outspit watermelon seeds any boy in town.
What does the carving of Eben look like it was doing?
Like it was going to see the world.
Who was Holt Nickerson?
Aunt Pretty's love interest, who disappeared after sleepwalking into the night.
Tom was bringing to his wife's grave to eat dinner there each night.
Why does the Mayor not care about Eben stealing the watermelon?
He wanted to share his wonder.