Story Elements
Who is the author?
Dusti Bowling
Where does Aven live at the beginning of the story?
Kansas
Aven does not accept help from her peers or teachers. What theme is associated with Aven's behavior?
independence
Why did Aven's parents decide to move to Arizona?
Her dad lost his job and was offered a management position at Stage Coach Pass.
What is Aven's disability?
Born with no arms
What color hair does Aven have?
Red
What state does Aven's family move to when she is in 8th grade?
Arizona
"I reminded myself of all the times I had to figure things out on my own — how to put my shoes on, how to write, how to do my hair. Eating spaghetti would be no different." What theme does this quote help develop?
perserverence
How does Aven handle people asking about her "losing her arms"
She tells wild made up stories
What is Connor's disability?
Tourettes syndrome
Who is the main character?
Aven
What is the name of the amusement park Aven's family is managing?
Stage Coach Pass
"I could feel their eyes on me, but I lifted my chin and smiled. Let them stare." What theme does this quote help to develop?
courage or acceptance
What does Aven notice about the Cavanaugh's?
They are not around
The pictures of them are taken down
They have never met
How does Aven carry things while walking?
Her shoulder and her chin
What was the turning point in the story?
When Aven found out that her family was moving to Arizona and she would have to start a new school?
Describe Stage Coach Pass
It has old wooden buildings that look like they could fall down, there is dirty everywhere, not a lot of people go there
Why did Aven not eat lunch at school her first 2 days?
She was nervous, she didn't want the other kids to watch her eat with her feet
What does Aven find that piques her curiosity?
an old building that is pad locked and full of props
What does Connor do as one of his tics?
barks
What is the problem with the condition of Stage Coach Pass?
It is run down and not a lot of people visit the place
Describe the climate in Arizona? Compare it to Kansas.
Arizona- no grass, lots of dirt, hot and dry
Kansas- cold and warm seasons, grass
Tell how Aven shows self-acceptance
she is not ashamed of her disability
she can do things for herself even if the take much longer
she understands that people look at her differently and may ask questions
In what ways doe Henry act strange towards Aven?
He gives her the wrong ice cream flavor every time
He insists that she loves tarantulas
Why doesn't Zion want to eat in the cafeteria?
He doesn't want the other kids to watch him eat