How has the author made chapter 9 different? What effect does it have?
The chapter is written as Cameron's thoughts as if he is leaving messages for his new brother or sister. We can learn more about Cameron's personal thoughts.
Why is Cameron using a camera to record his feelings?
So he has a record of the transplant and for his family if he dies.
Cameron says 'What he knew about weeds could be written on a full stop' about his Dad. What does he mean?
That his Dad is only weeding to keep busy and distract himself.
'an uneasy silence descended' What does the writer mean by this?
The family were uncomfortable and didn't know what to say to eachother
Cameron thinks, 'What was he wittering on about?` What does wittering mean?
When someone is talking a lot but not saying anything very useful. Usually they are nervous.
How does Cameron say his Mum and Dad's behaviour has changed in chapter 11?
They are different and they think more before they speak to eachother and tiptoe around eachother.
In chapter 11 we learn when the heart transplant will be. When is it?
The next day.
What are the family preparing for in Chapter 10?
Cameron's heart transplant and his stay in hospital.
