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Who are the main characters in the story?
Who are the main characters in the story?
Andy and Terry.
Where do Andy and Terry live?
Where do Andy and Terry live?
In a 13-story treehouse.
What is the title of Chapter 7?
What is the title of Chapter 7?
The Monster Mermaid.
What is the name of the dog show in Chapter 6?
What is the name of the dog show in Chapter 6?
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What is the preview of at the end of the book?
What is the preview of at the end of the book?
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What is the name of the author?
What is the name of the author?
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Who are the two individuals involved in creating books in the story?
Who are the two individuals involved in creating books in the story?
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What color did Terry paint the cat and what did he claim he was turning it into?
What color did Terry paint the cat and what did he claim he was turning it into?
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What surprising event happened to the cat in the story?
What surprising event happened to the cat in the story?
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What is the name of the missing cat, and who is looking for it?
What is the name of the missing cat, and who is looking for it?
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Who is the publisher that contacts the characters about the overdue book?
Who is the publisher that contacts the characters about the overdue book?
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What consequences do the characters fear if they fail to meet the book deadline?
What consequences do the characters fear if they fail to meet the book deadline?
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Who is Mermaidia and how does she feel about Terry?
Who is Mermaidia and how does she feel about Terry?
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What does Terry suggest as an alternative living arrangement for him and Mermaidia?
What does Terry suggest as an alternative living arrangement for him and Mermaidia?
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What does Mermaidia offer as a solution for Terry to live with her under the sea?
What does Mermaidia offer as a solution for Terry to live with her under the sea?
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What is Andy's reaction to witnessing the interaction between Terry and Mermaidia?
What is Andy's reaction to witnessing the interaction between Terry and Mermaidia?
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How does the story suggest the possibility of Terry and Mermaidia being together despite their differences?
How does the story suggest the possibility of Terry and Mermaidia being together despite their differences?
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What sound does Andy hear from the bathroom as Terry is about to leave?
What sound does Andy hear from the bathroom as Terry is about to leave?
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What special delivery does Bill bring for Terry?
What special delivery does Bill bring for Terry?
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Why does Terry believe sea-monkeys are better than man-eating sharks?
Why does Terry believe sea-monkeys are better than man-eating sharks?
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Why does Terry delay work on a book?
Why does Terry delay work on a book?
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What causes one sea-monkey to grow uncontrollably?
What causes one sea-monkey to grow uncontrollably?
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Where do Terry and Andy transfer the outgrown sea-monkey?
Where do Terry and Andy transfer the outgrown sea-monkey?
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What does the outgrown sea-monkey reveal itself to be?
What does the outgrown sea-monkey reveal itself to be?
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Describe the main struggle that Terry and Andy face in the text, and provide examples of how this struggle is depicted throughout the story.
Describe the main struggle that Terry and Andy face in the text, and provide examples of how this struggle is depicted throughout the story.
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Discuss the relationship dynamic between Terry and Andy, and how it influences their interactions and actions throughout the text.
Discuss the relationship dynamic between Terry and Andy, and how it influences their interactions and actions throughout the text.
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How is the tone of the text characterized, and what effect does it have on the reader's experience?
How is the tone of the text characterized, and what effect does it have on the reader's experience?
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In what ways does the text indicate that it is likely aimed at a young audience?
In what ways does the text indicate that it is likely aimed at a young audience?
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How does the text use the TV show about a 'dumb dog' and 'Buzzy the Buzzing Fly' to further develop the plot and the characters' interactions?
How does the text use the TV show about a 'dumb dog' and 'Buzzy the Buzzing Fly' to further develop the plot and the characters' interactions?
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Discuss the significance of the chapters titled 'The Drawing Competition,' 'The Barky the Barking Dog Show,' and 'The Monster Mermaid' in the context of the larger story.
Discuss the significance of the chapters titled 'The Drawing Competition,' 'The Barky the Barking Dog Show,' and 'The Monster Mermaid' in the context of the larger story.
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Describe the process Terry and Andy go through in creating sea-monkeys from the text, including their reactions and the subsequent events.
Describe the process Terry and Andy go through in creating sea-monkeys from the text, including their reactions and the subsequent events.
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What is the significance of the sea-monkey growing uncontrollably in the text?
What is the significance of the sea-monkey growing uncontrollably in the text?
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Discuss the tone and humor in the scene where Terry feeds the sea-monkeys and one grows uncontrollably.
Discuss the tone and humor in the scene where Terry feeds the sea-monkeys and one grows uncontrollably.
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How does the creation of sea-monkeys reflect the characters' personalities and their approach to experimentation?
How does the creation of sea-monkeys reflect the characters' personalities and their approach to experimentation?
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Explain the comedic effect of the sea-monkeys' feeding frenzy and the subsequent growth of one sea-monkey in the text.
Explain the comedic effect of the sea-monkeys' feeding frenzy and the subsequent growth of one sea-monkey in the text.
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How does the creation of sea-monkeys contribute to the overall theme or message of the text?
How does the creation of sea-monkeys contribute to the overall theme or message of the text?
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What does Terry plan to use in order to shrink the sea monster Mermaidia?
What does Terry plan to use in order to shrink the sea monster Mermaidia?
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What does Terry create just in time for Mermaidia's arrival?
What does Terry create just in time for Mermaidia's arrival?
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What happens to Mermaidia as a result of Terry activating the shrinker?
What happens to Mermaidia as a result of Terry activating the shrinker?
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After dealing with Mermaidia, what do Terry and Andy decide to do with her?
After dealing with Mermaidia, what do Terry and Andy decide to do with her?
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What do Terry and Andy enjoy from a lemonade fountain, resulting in excessive burping?
What do Terry and Andy enjoy from a lemonade fountain, resulting in excessive burping?
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What does Terry come up with after spending a prolonged period in the lemonade fountain?
What does Terry come up with after spending a prolonged period in the lemonade fountain?
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Who discovers Mermaidia's true identity and how do they make this discovery?
Who discovers Mermaidia's true identity and how do they make this discovery?
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What are the main themes explored in the text?
What are the main themes explored in the text?
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What is the living arrangement that Terry suggests for him and Mermaidia?
What is the living arrangement that Terry suggests for him and Mermaidia?
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How does the narrative unfold in the text?
How does the narrative unfold in the text?
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What are the elements that the story contains?
What are the elements that the story contains?
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What role does the first-person narrator play in the text?
What role does the first-person narrator play in the text?
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What causes Terry to plummet towards the ground, and how is he saved?
What causes Terry to plummet towards the ground, and how is he saved?
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What kind of havoc did the monkeys create in the treehouse?
What kind of havoc did the monkeys create in the treehouse?
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What does Terry receive as replacements for his previous sea-monkeys, and what happens when he successfully hatches them?
What does Terry receive as replacements for his previous sea-monkeys, and what happens when he successfully hatches them?
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What havoc do the monkey monkeys wreak, and where do they escape to, leaving the duo worried?
What havoc do the monkey monkeys wreak, and where do they escape to, leaving the duo worried?
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What did the monkeys do to the marshmallow machine?
What did the monkeys do to the marshmallow machine?
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How does the text end, and what is the situation left unresolved?
How does the text end, and what is the situation left unresolved?
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How did Terry defend against the monkeys?
How did Terry defend against the monkeys?
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What does Terry do that leads to him floating away into the sky, and what rescue attempt is made?
What does Terry do that leads to him floating away into the sky, and what rescue attempt is made?
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What happened when Terry knocked the monkeys out of the tree?
What happened when Terry knocked the monkeys out of the tree?
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What task do the duo return to after the sea-monkey escapade, and what feedback do they receive?
What task do the duo return to after the sea-monkey escapade, and what feedback do they receive?
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What did Andy suggest as a solution to deal with the monkeys?
What did Andy suggest as a solution to deal with the monkeys?
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How did the monkeys react to being knocked out of the tree?
How did the monkeys react to being knocked out of the tree?
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What does the enormous arm of the catapult hurl up into the air?
What does the enormous arm of the catapult hurl up into the air?
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What does Terry suggest as the cause of the shaking table and swaying treehouse?
What does Terry suggest as the cause of the shaking table and swaying treehouse?
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What does Terry find unusual about the giant gorilla shaking their treehouse?
What does Terry find unusual about the giant gorilla shaking their treehouse?
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What does the table begin to do after Andy finishes writing the words 'Once upon another time'?
What does the table begin to do after Andy finishes writing the words 'Once upon another time'?
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How long does it take for the characters to clean up the mess the monkeys made?
How long does it take for the characters to clean up the mess the monkeys made?
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What do the characters want to get back to after dealing with the giant gorilla?
What do the characters want to get back to after dealing with the giant gorilla?
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What had Andy just finished writing when the table began shaking?
What had Andy just finished writing when the table began shaking?
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What are some of the new features in Andy and Terry's expanded treehouse?
What are some of the new features in Andy and Terry's expanded treehouse?
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Who are the individuals thanked for their contribution in the book?
Who are the individuals thanked for their contribution in the book?
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What is the copyright year of the text?
What is the copyright year of the text?
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What is the name of the publisher of the book?
What is the name of the publisher of the book?
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What technology is mentioned as so advanced that the authors haven't even invented it yet?
What technology is mentioned as so advanced that the authors haven't even invented it yet?
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Where is the first U.S. Edition of the book published?
Where is the first U.S. Edition of the book published?
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What is the alternate title of the book in Australia?
What is the alternate title of the book in Australia?
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Where can more information about the authors and artists be found?
Where can more information about the authors and artists be found?
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What is the website mentioned for direct-to-brain information-delivery technology?
What is the website mentioned for direct-to-brain information-delivery technology?
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What is the title of the book and who are the main characters?
What is the title of the book and who are the main characters?
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What happens just 15 minutes before the book deadline?
What happens just 15 minutes before the book deadline?
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Who offers to take Andy and Terry to deliver the book to Mr. Big Nose in the city?
Who offers to take Andy and Terry to deliver the book to Mr. Big Nose in the city?
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What is the living arrangement that Terry suggests for him and Mermaidia?
What is the living arrangement that Terry suggests for him and Mermaidia?
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What is the next book in the series, and who is responsible for writing the words and drawing the pictures?
What is the next book in the series, and who is responsible for writing the words and drawing the pictures?
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What saves Terry from plummeting towards the ground?
What saves Terry from plummeting towards the ground?
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What do Silky and the flying cats help with during the story?
What do Silky and the flying cats help with during the story?
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Who arrives and informs Terry that he has won first prize in a drawing competition and gets to meet Barky the Barking Dog?
Who arrives and informs Terry that he has won first prize in a drawing competition and gets to meet Barky the Barking Dog?
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How does the protagonist suggest dealing with the giant gorilla?
How does the protagonist suggest dealing with the giant gorilla?
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What arrives to confront the giant gorilla, and how many of them are there?
What arrives to confront the giant gorilla, and how many of them are there?
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What happens to Barky the Barking Dog when he confronts the giant gorilla?
What happens to Barky the Barking Dog when he confronts the giant gorilla?
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How does the confrontation between the flying cats and the giant gorilla end?
How does the confrontation between the flying cats and the giant gorilla end?
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What event led to the protagonist and Terry worrying about their safety and the fate of the treehouse?
What event led to the protagonist and Terry worrying about their safety and the fate of the treehouse?
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What do the protagonist and Terry hear that prompts them to take action regarding the giant gorilla?
What do the protagonist and Terry hear that prompts them to take action regarding the giant gorilla?
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What causes the table to shake and the treehouse to sway?
What causes the table to shake and the treehouse to sway?
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What technology is used to launch the mesmerized monkeys and the giant banana?
What technology is used to launch the mesmerized monkeys and the giant banana?
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What event interrupts Andy and Terry from finishing their book?
What event interrupts Andy and Terry from finishing their book?
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What is the first line that Andy writes before the table begins shaking?
What is the first line that Andy writes before the table begins shaking?
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How long does it take for Andy and Terry to clean up the mess caused by the monkeys?
How long does it take for Andy and Terry to clean up the mess caused by the monkeys?
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What does Terry suggest as the cause of the shaking table and swaying treehouse?
What does Terry suggest as the cause of the shaking table and swaying treehouse?
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What do Andy and Terry plan to do after finishing cleaning up the mess caused by the monkeys?
What do Andy and Terry plan to do after finishing cleaning up the mess caused by the monkeys?
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What are some of the new features in Andy and Terry's expanded treehouse?
What are some of the new features in Andy and Terry's expanded treehouse?
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Who are the individuals thanked for their contribution in the book?
Who are the individuals thanked for their contribution in the book?
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Where can more information about the authors and artists be found?
Where can more information about the authors and artists be found?
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What is the alternate title of the book in Australia?
What is the alternate title of the book in Australia?
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What is the website mentioned for direct-to-brain information-delivery technology?
What is the website mentioned for direct-to-brain information-delivery technology?
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What is the title of Chapter 7?
What is the title of Chapter 7?
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What task do the duo return to after the sea-monkey escapade, and what feedback do they receive?
What task do the duo return to after the sea-monkey escapade, and what feedback do they receive?
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What does the enormous arm of the catapult hurl up into the air?
What does the enormous arm of the catapult hurl up into the air?
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What does the table begin to do after Andy finishes writing the words 'Once upon another time'?
What does the table begin to do after Andy finishes writing the words 'Once upon another time'?
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What does the protagonist suggest as a solution to deal with the giant gorilla?
What does the protagonist suggest as a solution to deal with the giant gorilla?
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Who informs Terry that he has won first prize in a drawing competition?
Who informs Terry that he has won first prize in a drawing competition?
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What animal emerges from the limo and begins barking at the giant gorilla?
What animal emerges from the limo and begins barking at the giant gorilla?
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What arrives to confront the giant gorilla and appears to be targeting it?
What arrives to confront the giant gorilla and appears to be targeting it?
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How does the confrontation between the flying cats and the giant gorilla end?
How does the confrontation between the flying cats and the giant gorilla end?
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What do the protagonist and Terry worry about during the confrontation between the flying cats and the giant gorilla?
What do the protagonist and Terry worry about during the confrontation between the flying cats and the giant gorilla?
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What does the chauffeur do after the gorilla stomps on Barky?
What does the chauffeur do after the gorilla stomps on Barky?
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Who saved the day by carrying away a giant gorilla that threatened the treehouse?
Who saved the day by carrying away a giant gorilla that threatened the treehouse?
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What does Terry suggest writing about for their book due the next day?
What does Terry suggest writing about for their book due the next day?
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What time did Andy and Terry finish writing and drawing the book?
What time did Andy and Terry finish writing and drawing the book?
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Who offers to take Andy and Terry to deliver the book to Mr. Big Nose in the city?
Who offers to take Andy and Terry to deliver the book to Mr. Big Nose in the city?
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What is the next book in the series, and who is responsible for writing the words and drawing the pictures?
What is the next book in the series, and who is responsible for writing the words and drawing the pictures?
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Where do Andy and Terry live?
Where do Andy and Terry live?
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Who are the authors of the book, and what is their living arrangement?
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Study Notes
Struggles of Two Aspiring Book Writers
- The main characters, Terry and Andy, are struggling to finish their book by the next day.
- Terry's drawing folder contains only two pictures, both of his finger, and he proudly presents them to Andy.
- Andy challenges Terry to a drawing competition, but it escalates into a physical altercation involving a giant banana.
- Terry accidentally knocks Andy out with the giant banana and revives him by throwing water on his face.
- Andy then shows Terry the start of a story he has written, but it's only four words long and contains a misspelling.
- Instead of working on their book, they end up wasting time watching a TV show about a "dumb dog" and "Buzzy the Buzzing Fly."
- Andy gets frustrated and throws the TV out of the treehouse, almost hitting the postman, Bill.
- The text includes chapters titled "The Drawing Competition," "The Barky the Barking Dog Show," and "The Monster Mermaid."
- The characters' struggle to focus and work on their book is evident throughout the text.
- The text is written in a lighthearted and humorous tone, with a focus on the characters' antics and struggles.
- The relationship dynamic between Terry and Andy is characterized by friendly competition and occasional conflict.
- The text is part of a larger story and is likely aimed at a young audience.
Terry's Misadventures with Bubblegum and Sea-Monkeys
- Terry blows an enormous bubblegum bubble, trapping himself inside, and then floats away into the sky
- In an attempt to rescue Terry, the narrator tries to pop the bubble using golf clubs from the observation deck
- The bubble bursts, causing Terry to plummet towards the ground, but he is saved by a marshmallow machine firing marshmallows at supersonic speed
- The duo then returns to their task of writing a book, with the narrator reminding Terry of their focus
- They start working on a story and receive positive feedback on their progress
- Terry receives a package of sea-monkey eggs as replacements for his previous sea-monkeys
- Terry successfully hatches the sea-monkeys in his lab, but they turn out to be mischievous monkey monkeys
- The monkey monkeys wreak havoc in the treehouse, causing chaos and noise
- The monkey monkeys escape into the elevator, leaving the duo worried about the potential damage they could cause
- The text ends with the elevator rising through the treehouse trunk to the main level, leaving the situation unresolved
The Day Silky Saved the Day
- The protagonist and Terry discuss the possibility of a giant gorilla arriving due to a catapulted giant banana landing on a distant tropical island
- They hear the unmistakable roar of a giant gorilla, and the protagonist suggests giving it more giant bananas
- A chauffeur arrives and informs Terry that he has won first prize in a drawing competition and gets to meet Barky the Barking Dog
- Barky emerges from the limo and begins barking at the giant gorilla, but the gorilla stomps on Barky, and the chauffeur carries him away
- The giant gorilla continues shaking the tree, and the protagonist and Terry worry about their safety and the fate of the treehouse
- A flock of 13 flying cats led by Silky arrives and appears to be targeting the giant gorilla
- The flying cats and the gorilla engage in a confrontation, with the gorilla climbing to the top of the tree to fight the cats
- The cats continue to attack and torment the gorilla, leading to it losing its grip and falling out of the tree with a sickening thud
The 13-Story Treehouse: A Summary
- Silky and her friends save the day by carrying away a giant gorilla that threatened the treehouse
- Terry turned Silky into a flying cat, leading to the rescue
- Jill arrives and realizes that Silky was one of the flying cats, expressing her enthusiasm for the transformation
- Jill leaves, and Terry suggests writing about their day for their book due the next day
- Andy and Terry write and draw continuously until 4:45 p.m. the next day
- They finish the book just 15 minutes before the deadline
- They hear a jingling noise and see Jill flying toward them in a pram drawn by Silky and the flying cats
- Jill offers to take them to deliver the book to Mr. Big Nose in the city
- They make it on time, and the book is published and distributed widely
- Andy and Terry are the authors of the book, living in a 13-story treehouse
- Terry draws the pictures, and Andy writes the words for their funny books
- The book is part of a series, with "The 26-Story Treehouse" coming soon
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