12 Questions
What is Maudie carrying in her tool belt?
Uniscope
Who does Arthur think is at the helm of the sky-ship?
Jemima Jones
What are the Joneses interested in exploring?
Caves for gems
Where does the sky-ship fly over before turning west and chugging into the distance?
The Geographical Society
What caused Arthur and Maudie to lose track of time?
The heavy chug of a sky-ship firing its engines
What did Maudie suggest using to improve Arthur's arm?
Harris screws
How did Arthur manage to pull himself up to the top roof?
He launched himself using a jut of brick and pulled himself up
What did Arthur and Maudie do when they reached the topmost part of the roof?
They raced each other to the top
What does Mistress Poacher imply when she says 'He’s not coming back, so you’d better find a way to get used to it'?
The father has passed away and will not return.
Why did Arthur feel like 'a great hole was opening beneath his feet'?
He was sad to hear about the father's absence.
What is the significance of taking the blankets from Dad’s bed and curling up amongst the books and tools in the library?
They wanted to feel closer to their father by being surrounded by his possessions.
What does Mistress Poacher mean by 'You’ll have to face the real world'?
They will need to adjust to life without their father's support.
Study Notes
Maudie's Tool Belt
- Maudie carries her tools in her tool belt.
The Sky-Ship
- Arthur believes Professor Tinker is at the helm of the sky-ship.
The Joneses' Interests
- The Joneses are interested in exploring the unknown.
The Sky-Ship's Journey
- The sky-ship flies over the countryside before turning west and disappearing into the distance.
Losing Track of Time
- Arthur and Maudie lost track of time due to their excitement and focus on fixing the sky-ship.
Improving Arthur's Arm
- Maudie suggests using pulleys and levers to improve Arthur's arm.
Reaching the Top Roof
- Arthur managed to pull himself up to the top roof by using his legs to push himself up.
At the Top
- Arthur and Maudie looked out at the view when they reached the topmost part of the roof.
Mistress Poacher's Implications
- Mistress Poacher implies that Arthur's father is not coming back and that he needs to accept it.
Arthur's Feelings
- Arthur felt like 'a great hole was opening beneath his feet' because he was struggling to cope with the news about his father.
Seeking Comfort
- Arthur and Maudie took the blankets from Dad's bed and curled up amongst the books and tools in the library to seek comfort and feel closer to Arthur's father.
Facing Reality
- Mistress Poacher means that Arthur needs to stop using fantasy as an escape and face the difficulties of the real world.
Test your knowledge of the events and characters in Chapter 1 of the book Brightstorm. Answer questions about the sky-ship, Arthur, Maudie, and their adventurous pursuits.
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