Characters
Plot
Details
Vocabulary
100

This character is the main protagonist who is determined to help her family.

Who is Sarah?

100

The event that causes Sarah’s family to struggle financially.

What is, the Great Depression?

100

This is where Sarah keeps her most special objects.

What is, Sarah's small box under her bed?

100

It means sad or a dent but also an economic downturn.

What is, depression.

200

These people are Sarah's mom and dad.

Who are Lucy and Frank?

200

Sarah's mother does this to help the family make money.

What is, doing washing and ironing clothes for other families?

200

The reason Sarah has detention after school.

What is, Sarah fighting the toughs on the playground?

200

This is a word that means a bird, a construction vehicle, turning your neck.

What is crane?

300

He is a supportive neighbor who assists the family when they move.

Who is Mr. Willet?

300

Sarah's dad decides to do this to help family have money.

What is, riding the rails?

300

The reason that Sarah was fighting on the playground.

What is, standing up for herself and Carla?

300

This word means something that is stuck, blocked or wedged, or a fruit spread, or music that you like or a group of musicians playing together for fun.

What is jam?

400

She is Sarah's new friend.

Who is Carla?

400

Sarah's family never had this problem before. 

What is, finding enough food to eat.

400

Sarah was excited to have money so that she could ...

What is, have an icecream cone (and/or go to the movies)?

400
A long narrow cut or depression, an established routine or habit, to dance or listen to music.

What is groove?

500

She is Sarah's new teacher.

Who is Mrs. MacMillan?

500

Sarah won a blue ribbon at the fair doing this. 

What is, baking bread?

500

Sarah's family sells this to buy an iron and clothes washing equipment.

What is, the dining room furniture?


500

The edge of a hat or cup.

What is brim?