To wait or stay hidden
Lurk
Reluctant
Hoarse
Seep
To feel great fear or worry about something.
Gnaw
Dread
Skitter
Taunt
Why does Mark break his grandpas watch?
He is upset he may be running out of time.
Having a rough or raspy voice
Hoarse
Nauseous
Lurk
Reek
Feeling or showing hesitation or unwillingness.
Bound
Reluctant
Seep
Lurk
Why did Mark buy two tickets for the bus?
To convince the ticket seller he was traveling with his dad.
How old was Mark when he had his last happy memory?
5
To lift or raise something heavy
Dart
Dreaded
Reluctant
Hoist
To pass gently through the air, often referring to smells or sounds.
Waft
Dread
Smokestack
Lurk
How old is Mark?
12
Where does Beau hide most of the time?
Mark's duffel bag.
A tall chimney on a factory or ship that releases smoke and gases into the air.
Waft
Smokestack
Prescrition
Reek
What is Mark's dog's name?
Beau
A queasy feeling in the stomach
Hoarse
Dreaded
Nauseous
Gnaw
to carry, support, or endure something
Nauseous
Bound
Bear
Dart
What does Mark do with his pills?
He dumps them into a puddle.
What do the singing angels give mark?
Food (tortillas and tacos)
To move lightly and quickly with small steps
Lurch
Hoist
Lurk
Skitter
To flow or pass slowly through small openings or porous material.
Gnaw
Reek
Seep
Lurk
What did the robber leave Mark?
20$
What is Mark's internal conflict?
He is angry because of his cancer.
A small card sent by mail without an envelope, usually with a picture.
Postcard
Smokestack
Prescription
Dart
How is Beau like both Mark and Jessie?
He has one brown eye and one green eye, and he has both brown and black fur.
Moving forward with quick, springy jumps
Bound
Scarf
Skitter
Taunt
To tease someone in a cruel way
Skitter
Dread
Taunt
Bound
To give off a strong smell
Seep
Waft
Skitter
Reek
to eat something very quickly and eagerly
Hoarse
Nauseous
Gnaw
Scarf
What type of writing does Mark enjoying doing?
Poetry/Haikus
Something that is extraordinary, remarkable or hard to deal with.
Hoarse
Reek
Dread
Doozy
To move suddenly and quickly in one direction
Dart
Lurk
Hoist
Bound
An order written by a doctor for treatment
Doozy
Prescription
Postcard
Bear
empty or not occupied
Vacant
Hoarse
Reluctant
Doozy
Why is Jessie struggling so much?
She doesn't know if she should keep or tell Mark's secret.
To move suddenly and unsteadily
Nauseous
Vacant
Prescription
Lurch
What do Shelby and Mark have in common?
They are both angry about their situations.
Why does Mark like to take pictures?
He likes to try and hold onto moments in time.
How did Mark get his money stolen?
A gang of teenagers robbed him and beat him up.
Why did Mark run away?
To climb Mount Ranier
How does Mark get on the bus to Mt. Ranier?
He sneaks on while the driver is busy
Why does Mark not want help from people?
He doesn't like people feeling sorry for him because he is sick.
Who is Mark's best friend (person)?
Jessie
What caused the bullies to run away?
Beau chased them off.
Why does Mark like Mountain Climbing?
His grandpa loved mountain climbing.
To bite or chew on something repeatedly.
Scarf
Gnaw
Doozy
Skitter