Characters
Who is the main character of the story?
Ryan Hart
In Chapter 1, how does Mrs. Colby always start the day?
Thumbs up/Thumbs down Check In
What is the issue with Ryan's name?
It sounds like a boy's name.
What is the author's name?
Renee Watson
Why does Ryan's mom tell her she is not allowed to go swimming at Amanda's birthday party?
She doesn't want her hair to get wet.
Which character keeps messing with our main character?
Ray Hart (brother)
In Chapter 7, Ryan messes up dinner. What does the family do for dinner instead?
Pizza!
Why is Ryan's family moving?
Dad doesn't have a job that pays much, and they need to cut some costs, so they are moving to a new house.
When was this book published?
2020
What inference can be made about Ryan's relationship with Red?
Red and Ryan do not like each other.
Our main character has TWO best friends, what are their names?
Amanda and Kiki
In Chapter 2, what is Ryan's favorite ice cream?
Tillamook's Marionberry Pie ice cream
What does Ray do to scare Ryan after she opens the canister?
He taps on the walls and starts talking like he is a ghost.
What point of view is this story told in?
First
What is a beautician?
Someone who does hair.
Who is Mrs. Keaton?
Amanda's Mom
In Chapter 4, what does Ryan find in her closet?
Tin Canister
- Two seashells
- Postcard
- White Handkerchief
- Dried Rose Petals
- Three Golden Pins
What happened when Ryan tried to give her speech at church on Easter?
Who is the publisher?
Bloomsbury Children's Books
What does Ryan's family do in chapter 3?
Go for one last family ride in their dad's car
Besides Ryan, who else was at Amanda's party?
Haley, Caitlin, Red and Sophie
In Chapter 8, what does Ryan's mom sew for Saturday Market?
Dollies
What were some of the names Amanda came up with for Ryan's smoothie? Name at least two.
Blackberry Extravaganza
Blackberry-Lime Extravaganza
Ryan's Berry Lime Smoothie
Where did the author, Renee, grow up?
Portland, Oregon (the setting of our story!)
What is one positive thing about Ryan's family moving?
She will be closer to Kiki, she gets her own room, and she can walk to school with Kiki!