22 Questions
What has been the biggest obstacle in Landon's life?
His deafness and the way he talks
What does Landon plan to use as his biggest asset in his new school?
His size
What role do the cochlear implants play in Landon's life?
They help him hear
Who becomes an unlikely friend to Landon, and what is his family's background?
Brett Bell; his family knows about being different
What is the ultimate challenge Landon faces in the end?
Fighting his way off the bench and through a crowded field of bullies
What has been a recurring obstacle in Landon's life?
His deafness and speech problems
What sport reigns supreme in Bronxville?
Football
Who helps Landon when he is encouraged to be the oversized water boy for the football team?
Brett Bell and his family
What is the main advantage Landon plans to use in his new school?
His size
What family member shares some of his trade secrets with Landon?
Brett Bell's uncle, a New York Giants All-Pro tackle
What do the coaches encourage Landon to do when football proves harder than he thought?
Be the oversized water boy
What is the ultimate challenge Landon faces in the end?
Fighting his way off the bench and through a crowded field of bullies
Who was Landon's best friend and how did he support Landon?
Brett Bell
What special item did Landon need in order to hear?
cochlear implants
Where did the story take place and where was Landon's family about to move?
The story took place in Cleveland, and Landon's family was about to move to Bronxville New York.
Who was a very determined and willing character in the story, and what was her relationship to Landon?
Genevieve, Landon's sister
What was the main thing Landon wanted to do, and what was the biggest obstacle in his way?
Landon wanted to play football, and the biggest obstacle was that he could not hear unless he had cochlear implants.
How does Landon initially feel about being the waterboy for the football team?
He does not like it at all.
What event leads to Megan breaking up with Skip and dating Brett instead?
Megan hears that Skip was making fun of Landon, prompting her to break up with him and date Brett.
Why does Landon's mom expel the football players from the team?
The football players took a picture of Landon in the bathroom and posted it on social media, prompting Landon's mom to expel them from the team.
Who helps Landon improve his football skills, and what is his family background?
Brett helps Landon improve his football skills, and his uncle is a pro football player.
What role does Genevieve play in Landon's journey to making new friends?
Genevieve introduces Landon to Megan and Katy, which helps him make new friends.
Read about Landon Dorch, a seventh grader in Bronxville, who plans to use his size as his biggest asset to fit in at his new school and pursue his dreams of becoming a football lineman.
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