What does peculiar mean?
strange
What does ornery mean?
grumpy
What does astounding mean?
amazing; extraordinary
What does gnarled mean?
twisted
What does gallantly mean?
heroically; in a gentlemanly manner
What does diabolic mean?
evil
What does it mean to be betrayed?
stabbed in the back
What does vivid mean?
dramatic and lively
What does Sal go on with her grandparents?
A roadtrip
Do you think Sal misses her mom?
yup
Where did Sal and her father just move from?
Kentucky
What do we know about Sal so far?
She misses her mother, she is homesick, she is going on a roadtrip with her grandparents, she doesn't want to get to know Margaret
How does Sal feel about moving and her new home?
She didn't want to move and doesn't like her new home.
Who is Margaret Cadaver?
Sal's Dad's new "love interest"
What fruit reminds Sal of her mother?
blackberries
Are The Winterbottoms very cheerful people?
no
