Do you think Rosie’s story about what happened to Lizzie and Emily is true? Explain your opinion.

From the text, What impression do you get about Rosie's grandfather? (Page 62/63/64)

At the start of chapter 11, why was the old woman nudging herself closer to Jim? (pages 61-62)

“Lord no. Whatever made you think that, Jim? It was because my cooking was so bad!” (pg.65) Do you think Rosie is telling the truth about why she lost her job? Explain your opinion.

Which section of chapter 11 was the most exciting or interesting part?

Why did Rosie go silent, when Jim asked if she lost her job because of Emily and Lizzie? Page 65

Find a phrase that shows Emily didn't have very good baking skills? Explain what is meant by this phrase? Page 65

Based on what you already know. Do you think Jim will stay with Rosie and her grandparents for long? Why? Why not?

How do you think Jim is feeling at the end of chapter 11? Explain your answers

Page 62. What is the purpose of the second paragraph? What is the author's intention?

On page 61, how does the author describe the ropes? What does it mean?

Give one example of how the author describes Rosie's grandmother?

"Barges nudging in and out of the wharves" What are the barges doing? Where are they going?