The main character in Frindle who likes to disturb the class and invents a new word for pen.

Irritated by rubbing

This book is about a boy named Matt that has to protect his cabin while his father goes off to build a new home for the family.

A theme in Out of the Dust that explains how Billie Jo and Dad are determined to go on even during rough times.

A comparison using like or as

A character that enjoys playing the piano until a terrible accident happens and she ends up severely burning her hands.

A building where things are made or manufactured

This story takes place In Michigan during the Great Depression where a 10 year-old boy searches for a place to call home.

This is one of the themes in Bud, Not Buddy. Bud is very poor and homeless. He shows us that not having a home and access to money is a very scary thing.

When two unlike things are compared without the using like or as

Bud's friend from the Foster Home who got his name because one time he had a cockroach crawl in his ear.

A person who causes trouble or problems

This historical fiction takes you back in time to the Dust Bowl

This theme is shown in the novel, Tale of Despereaux.
Despereaux the mouse is very brave and does not give up even though he is very small. He puts his own life in danger to save the princess.

Refers to the feelings or emotions that accompany a word

A 12 year-old girl that decides to run away to an art museum with her little brother Jamie.

To make upset

This story takes place after the Civil War

In the book, Old Yeller, Travis shows this theme by taking care of Old Yeller when he is hurt. He tells Old Yeller he will come back and he keeps that promise.

The person telling or narrating the story. This can be first-person, second-person, or third-person

Despereaux wanders into the human world and meets this Princess. Later she is kidnapped by Miggery Sow.

Dazed; confused

The children in this story learn a secret about the statue of an angel.

Building a relationship and working together. Matt and Attean although they are different learn to work together and teach each other so much.

A word or phrase that means the same or almost the same thing as another word or phrase
tired - sleepy; rich - wealthy; bring-carry; scared - frightened