366 Questions
What ritual did Lulu and Serena's daddy usually perform in the morning?
Wiping their faces with a wet cloth and cleaning their teeth
How did Lulu envision hygiene when she was little?
A pair of high jeans on a saintly figure
What woke Lulu up on the day her daddy disappeared?
The sun shooting a ray at the mirror that reflected onto her face
What did Lulu do when she realized her daddy was not in the back seat?
Rubbed at the window and looked through the foggy glass
What did Aunt Ruth do when their daddy left them with her?
Marched around mumbling about John
Why did Serena crawl into bed with Lulu every night?
Because of fear and discomfort
What did Lulu think about anger?
Anger is often a manifestation of fear
What was Serena scared about?
Their father not coming back
What does Lulu lie about to Jack in the lunchroom?
Her hometown
What does Lulu's dad advise her to do?
Keep their past a secret
How does Lulu cope with her mother being in the hospital?
By singing softly
Where does Lulu attend an after-school program to avoid her middle school peers?
Elementary school
What does Serena show Lulu at the after-school program?
A dinosaur origami
What does Lulu learn about the Japanese tradition?
Making paper cranes to make a wish come true
What does Lulu do at the end of the after-school program?
Helps Serena tidy up the room
What does the lunch lady inform Lulu about?
Being low on funds and needing a deposit from her dad
How does Lulu find a table to herself in the lunchroom?
By walking slowly from math to lunch
What does Jack offer Lulu in the lunchroom?
His milk
How does Lulu feel when Jack bursts into song in the lunchroom?
Embarrassed
Who is picked up by her mother in a new car?
Deana
What does the family rely on for dinner, indicating their financial struggles?
Peanut butter and bread
What does Lulu use to cook due to their living situation in an RV park?
Camp stove
What does the story primarily explore?
The family's struggle to survive and adapt to difficult circumstances
What does Lulu take on in the family, especially in relation to her younger sister?
Motherly role
Where does the family move from to Montana for work?
Texas
What does the text hint at regarding the family's past?
Struggles and their impact on the current situation
What does the family rely on for food, as mentioned in the text?
Visits to the food bank
What does Lulu do to comfort her younger sister, Serena, when their father doesn't return?
Tries to comfort her
What does the family struggle to find due to their father's efforts?
Housing
What does Lulu do to show her resilience and maturity in the story?
Secures the car and comforts Serena
What does the family's living situation and financial challenges indicate?
Their financial struggles
What does the family do as part of their routine, as mentioned in the text?
Visits to the library
What day does the story take place on?
Thursday
Who takes charge of getting the sisters ready for school when their father is absent?
Lulu
What does Lulu find in her father's wallet in the car?
Money and a dead cell phone
What does Lulu receive at school, which is a new experience for her?
A tardy slip
How does Lulu feel when she arrives just in time to catch the end of a spelling test?
Embarrassed
What does the father try to do during the road trip to lift the girls' spirits?
Play old-fashioned cowboy songs and sing along
How does the current situation contrast with the memory of the road trip?
The father is absent and unreliable
What is the main theme conveyed in the story?
Family struggles and resilience
How does Lulu feel about her father's absence and causing them to be late for school?
Frustrated and angry
What do the girls feel in the story, according to the text?
A mix of frustration, anger, and longing for a stable and normal life
What does the story depict about the girls' resilience?
Their efforts to navigate challenging circumstances
What does the father try to provide despite the family's struggles?
Comfort and a sense of normalcy
What did Lulu wonder about when she started praying after a long time?
Whether God would remember her
What did Lulu and Serena pray for during the church service?
For something very important
What does Jack recommend Lulu to do to feel less nervous during the tryouts?
Look at the back wall where the plaques to the winning basketball teams hung
What type of song does Jack recommend Lulu to sing for the tryouts?
A show tune
What does Jack do to practice for performances and to help Lulu feel less nervous?
Practice looking at the back wall
Why does Jack recommend looking at the back wall during performances?
To simulate the feeling of being on stage
What did Lulu plan to make in order to make her wish come true?
A thousand paper cranes
Who explained the concept of keening to the class?
Miss Walton
What does Lulu struggle with while at school?
Questions about her missing dad and who she can trust
What does Lulu feel when she is on the stage for the first time?
Weird
What did Jack explain about the chairs and other items at the stage?
They are put up for the performance
What did Lulu miss due to taking care of her sister, Serena?
A test
What does Lulu rarely do, even in difficult situations?
Cry
What makes Lulu angry and scared?
Her missing dad
What does Lulu wonder about Aunt Ruth?
If she is worried about them
What does Lulu reflect on?
Her challenges and wishes for the future
What does Lulu struggle with on a camp stove?
Cooking dinner
What did Lulu leave on a chair in the deserted gym?
Her backpack and coat
What does Laurie teach Lulu to make with paper?
Paper cranes
What does Lulu lie to Laurie about?
Her father's absence
What does Lulu struggle with making, leading her to contemplate the idea that wishes might not come true?
Paper cranes
What does Hank ask Lulu to deliver to her father?
Tool bag
What does Jack offer Lulu, which leads to a suggestion of rehearsing for a musical audition?
Extra dessert
What does Laurie mention, linking it to the legend of making a wish come true?
The story of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
What does Lulu plan to do after school that causes her to miss after-school activities?
Pick up her sister Serena
What does the text primarily explore?
Peer pressure and self-doubt
What does Lulu reflect on in the story?
Her responsibilities and the pressure to maintain appearances
What does Hank leave behind for Lulu's father?
Tool bag
What does Lulu learn to make with her friend Laurie?
Origami animals
What does Lulu feel self-conscious about after a comment from her classmate Deana?
Her appearance
What activity do Lulu and Serena engage in after the Sunday service?
Hiking
What does Lulu feel as they walk in the neighborhood after the service?
Homesick for their previous home in Texas
What do Lulu and Serena do when they come across a man working with a nail gun in the neighborhood?
Inquire about a person named John Johnson
Where does their father take them instead of attending church after the service?
Around the town to explore
What does Lulu remind Serena to do during the breakfast after the service?
To eat slowly to avoid giving the impression of starvation
What do Lulu and Serena encounter after the Sunday service?
A woman who had previously provided them with coats and hats
What landmarks does their father show them during the town exploration?
A clear river and the location of their future school
What nature activities do the family enjoy during the town exploration?
Fishing and observing wildlife
Why do Lulu and Serena change their coats after the service?
Due to the warming weather
What does the man working with the nail gun ask Lulu and Serena?
If they are John Johnson's kids
What does their father show them during the town exploration?
The location of their future school
What do the girls wish for after encountering the man in the neighborhood?
They wish for John Johnson to be around
What did Lulu feel as she prayed after a long time?
She was afraid God wouldn't remember her
What did Lulu do when it was time to sing the hymns?
She sang loud and pushed the music out through her heart
What did the young couple sitting in front of Lulu and Serena say to Lulu?
They complimented her lovely voice and invited her to join the choir
What did Serena do at the end of the service?
She played with the baby and made faces
What does Jack recommend Lulu to do during the tryouts?
Look at the back wall
What type of song does Jack recommend Lulu to sing for the tryouts?
A show tune
What does Lulu feel about the song that popped into her mind when Jack hummed something she had never heard before?
It was hopeful
Why does Jack recommend looking at the back wall during the tryouts?
To feel less nervous
What does Laurie teach Lulu to make with paper?
Paper cranes
What activity does Lulu plan to engage in after school, causing her to miss after-school activities?
Picking up her sister Serena
What does Lulu lie to Laurie about?
Her father's absence
What does Lulu struggle with making, leading to contemplation about wishes not coming true?
Paper cranes
What does Lulu feel self-conscious about after a comment from her classmate Deana?
Her appearance
What does Hank ask Lulu to deliver to her father?
A tool bag
What does Laurie mention, linking it to the legend of making a wish come true?
The story of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
What does Lulu plan to make in order to make her wish come true?
Paper cranes
What does Lulu reflect on in the story?
Her family's challenges
What does Lulu rarely do, even in difficult situations?
Lie
What does the text portray about Lulu's internal struggle?
Her family's challenges
What does Lulu learn to make with her friend Laurie?
Origami animals
What did Miss Walton frequently do in class?
Cried and explained the concept of keening
What did Lulu plan to make to make her wish come true?
A thousand paper cranes
What did Lulu struggle with due to her father's absence?
Questions about her missing dad and who she can trust
What did Lulu reflect on at the end of the story?
Her challenges and wishes for the future
What did Jack explain to Lulu about the stage?
Chairs and other items are put up for the performance
What did Lulu rarely do, even in difficult situations?
Cry
What did Lulu wonder about Aunt Ruth?
If Aunt Ruth was worried about them
What did Lulu feel weird about on the stage?
How it works with the audience
What did Lulu do at the end of the after-school program?
Met Jack and went to the stage for the first time
What did Lulu miss due to taking care of her sister, Serena?
A test
What did Lulu wonder about when she started praying after a long time?
If her prayers would be answered
What did the gym look like when Lulu left her backpack and coat on a chair?
Deserted
What does Lulu remind Serena to do during the breakfast after the service?
Chew slowly to avoid giving the impression that they are starving
What do Lulu and Serena change after the service due to the warming weather?
Their coats to lighter ones
What do Lulu and Serena come across in the neighborhood under construction?
A man working with a nail gun
What does Lulu feel as they walk in the neighborhood?
Homesick, missing their previous home in Texas
What does the man working with a nail gun ask Lulu and Serena?
If they are John Johnson's kids
What do Lulu and Serena encounter after the Sunday service?
A woman who had previously provided them with coats and hats
What do Lulu and Serena's father show them during the town exploration?
Various landmarks, including a clear river and the location of their future school
What do Lulu and Serena enjoy during their drives around the town?
Nature activities like fishing and observing wildlife
What does Lulu deny when asked by the man working with a nail gun?
That she and Serena are John Johnson's kids
What do Lulu and Serena wish for after encountering the woman from the coat drive?
That John Johnson was around
What does their father do instead of attending church after the service?
Drives them around the town to explore and familiarize themselves with the area
What do Lulu and Serena decide to do after changing their coats?
Take a walk in the neighborhood
What does Lulu compare her act of lying to?
Singing
What does Lulu realize she is learning to do?
Act
What does Lulu feel like she could get better at?
Acting
What does Lulu compare her act of lying to, realizing it's sort of like?
Singing
What does Lulu plan to visit before meeting Ms. M?
The laundromat
What does Ms. M suggest creating at the laundromat?
A library corner with picture books for kids
What does Lulu feel frustrated and angry about?
Having to take care of herself and Serena
What does Lulu feel as she is left alone and overwhelmed by her circumstances?
Sad
What does Lulu feel the unfairness of compared to the carefree kids at the library?
Her financial struggles
What did Ms. M's husband make for the library corner at the laundromat?
Wooden shelves for the books
What does Lulu worry about next week?
Her rent
What does Lulu feel as she is out of quarters for the dryer?
Frustrated
What does Ms. M notice about Lulu's struggle?
Her lack of quarters for the dryer
What does Lulu feel as she helps set up the library corner?
Joy
What does Lulu feel about her responsibilities?
Overwhelmed
What does Ms. M offer to Lulu?
Support and comfort
What does Lulu do to fulfill her wishes?
Makes 147 paper cranes
Who does Lulu partner with for a writing assignment at school?
Deana
What story idea does Deana suggest for their writing project?
A science fiction story about kids on the moon
Why does Deana ask Lulu to write the story for their assignment?
Due to her own perceived lack of writing skills
How does Deana behave after engaging in a lively discussion with Lulu?
She abruptly changes back to being quiet
What is Jack's reaction at lunch, contrasting Lulu's confusion?
He shows excitement
What does Lulu wish for in the story?
For her father to return and a better life for her and Serena
What is Lulu worried about being discovered by at school?
The school nurse
Where do Lulu and Serena live?
In a Suburban
What does Lulu struggle with due to their financial difficulties?
Paying bills and buying necessities
What does Lulu take care of in her family?
Her sick sister, Serena
What does Lulu do to express her hopes and wishes?
Makes 147 paper cranes
What remedy does Lulu stock up on at the food bank?
Chicken noodle soup
What does Lulu wish for Serena to do after seeing she has a cold?
Rest
What does Lulu do after stocking up on food at the food bank?
Lock the car and slip past Mrs. Rogers's trailer
What does the worker at the food bank ask Lulu?
Where's your daddy, hon?
What does Lulu consider confiding in Jack about?
Her family struggles
What does Lulu need to fold 1,000 of?
Paper cranes
What does Lulu do to comfort herself when her old iPod is dead?
She hums
What does Jack encourage Lulu to get as snow falls?
Boots
What does Lulu struggle to balance?
Responsibilities
What does Lulu fear would happen if she opened up to Jack about her family struggles?
She and Serena would be separated
What does Jack offer to sign for Lulu?
A permission slip
What does Lulu and Deana work on together?
A story
What does Lulu consider telling Jack about?
Her family struggles
What does Lulu worry about in relation to her neighbor Ms. M and Jack?
Their connection
What does Lulu feel trying to balance responsibilities?
Overwhelmed and exhausted
What does Lulu and Jack discuss the possibility of being in?
A play
What does Lulu stock up on at the food bank?
Chicken noodle soup and cereal bars
What does Lulu believe would help Serena get better?
Rest
What did the worker at the food bank ask Lulu?
Where's your daddy, hon?
What did Jack do after Lulu complimented his audition?
Danced a few steps and posed like a famous actor
What is Lulu's main concern about confiding in Jack about her family struggles?
She fears that she and Serena will be separated
What does Lulu struggle to balance in her life?
Taking care of her sister and working on a science fiction story
What does Lulu consider confiding in Jack about, but ultimately decides against?
Her family struggles
What does Lulu fear would happen if she opened up to Jack about her family situation?
She and Serena would be separated
What does Lulu do to comfort herself when her old iPod is dead?
She hums
What does Jack remind Lulu about during the tryouts for the play?
A permission slip
What does Lulu struggle with due to her missing father?
Folding 1,000 paper cranes
What does Lulu reflect on regarding her family situation?
The potential consequences of sharing it with Jack
What does Lulu consider getting as snow falls, and Jack encourages her to do so?
Boots
What does Lulu and Deana work on together?
A story
What does Lulu fear would happen if she opened up to Jack about her family situation?
She and Serena would be separated
What does Lulu and Jack discuss the possibility of being in?
A play
What unusual weather event occurs in the story?
Heavy snowfall in early fall
What does Lulu appreciate about the Montana weather?
The unpredictability
Why does Lulu stay in after-school on Tuesday?
To keep warm before going back to the cold
What does Lulu feel about the upcoming weather?
Anxious about the cold
What is the purpose of the bell tower in the old Carnegie library?
To rally the town to some disaster, like a fire
Why were the windows in the bell tower originally open?
To accommodate the bell
What does Lulu do after finding the door to the tower?
Slips inside and climbs to the top
What happened to the bell in the tower?
It is no longer there
What does Lulu find in her car, indicating the family's financial struggles?
A note about the remaining rent on her car
What does Lulu find solace in, feeling like she disappears into a different world?
School play rehearsals
Who insists that Serena must be well before attending after-school activities?
Laurie
What does Lulu's family face in the past, indicating their resilience in the face of challenges?
The loss of a baby and the illness of their mother
Who is the only relative Lulu and Serena have, and has provided babysitting for them?
Aunt Ruth
What does Lulu take on the responsibility of, due to her family's challenges?
Caring for Serena
What does Lulu's mother undergo treatments for, as Lulu is determined to care for Serena until her mother gets better?
Illness
What does Lulu's classmate Deana face bullying for, causing Lulu to worry about her responsibilities towards her sister and the school play?
Hygiene
What does Lulu's father do during the road trip to lift the girls' spirits?
Tells stories and jokes
What does Lulu's sister Serena have, prompting their guardian Laurie to insist that Serena must be well before attending after-school activities?
A persistent cough
What does Lulu do to show her resilience and maturity in the story?
Caring for her sister and facing financial struggles
What does Lulu's family find solace in during the town exploration?
Nature activities
What does Laurie reveal about Serena's situation?
She called social services to pick up Serena, who is sick and needs medical attention.
What does Lulu find at the elementary school after rehearsal?
It locked, with Laurie walking away in a hurry.
What does Lulu find at the RV park when she arrives?
Mrs. Rogers, a police car, and a tow truck securing her Suburban.
What is being towed away at the RV park?
The Suburban, adorned with Lulu's paper cranes.
How does Lulu feel as she watches her Suburban being towed away?
Filled with countless 'noes'.
What does Lulu find to be the best thing that has happened to her?
Finding acting to be the best thing that has happened to her.
What does Lulu witness Laurie doing at the elementary school?
Walking away in a hurry.
What does Laurie do regarding Serena's situation?
Called social services to pick up Serena, who is sick and needs medical attention.
What does Lulu find at the RV park?
Mrs. Rogers, a police car, and a tow truck securing her Suburban.
What is Lulu's reaction as she watches her Suburban being towed away?
Filled with countless 'noes'.
What does Lulu find at the elementary school after rehearsal?
It locked, with Laurie walking away in a hurry.
What does Lulu find to be the best thing that has happened to her?
Finding acting to be the best thing that has happened to her.
What does Lulu fear when she experiences difficulty breathing?
She fears she will never achieve her dreams or reunite with her loved ones if she dies.
How does Lulu calm herself when she struggles to breathe?
By reciting a song
Where does Lulu seek refuge for the night?
Closed public library
What does Lulu do to remain undetected while moving through the library?
Utilizes her familiarity with the building
What is Lulu determined to do after leaving the scene?
Find safety and continue her search for her sister and father
What does Lulu fear will happen if she reveals herself to the police and Mrs. Rogers?
Separation from her sister and uncertain outcomes
What does Lulu do to prevent recognition while seeking refuge?
Avoids crowded places
What does Lulu experience while fighting for breath?
Feeling like she is suffocating and on the verge of death
What does Lulu reflect on while struggling to breathe?
Her father's past actions and the uncertainty of her future
What does the text primarily portray about Lulu?
Her struggle for survival and determination to reunite with her family
What does Lulu notice while seeking refuge at the closed public library?
Two women unlocking the library
What does Lulu decide not to do out of fear for the potential consequences?
Reveal herself to the police and Mrs. Rogers
What type of dolls does Deana collect?
LOL Fashion Dolls
What type of house does Deana live in?
Tudor-style cottage
What decorates the back door of Deana's house?
A doll resembling a harvesting farm girl
What does Lulu's house remind her of when she sees Deana's house?
A fairy-tale princess house
What did Lulu's father's boss say about their living situation?
He would have helped them if he had known they were living in a car
What did the doctor imply about Lulu's father's condition?
He will likely recover from his injuries
What did Lulu realize about Hank?
He was her daddy’s boss
What did the park’s owner reveal to Lulu's father's boss?
That Lulu's family was living in their car
What prompted Lulu to believe her father was in the hospital?
A newspaper article about an injured unidentified man found by a crane
What does Lulu ask Ms. M for help with, besides finding her father?
Finding her sister, Serena
What is the reason for Lulu's father's medically induced coma?
An unidentified incident involving a crane
What does Lulu fear repeating based on her experience with her mother?
Being kept in the dark about a loved one's condition
What emotion does Lulu display upon finding her father in the hospital?
Anger
What does Ms. M express regret for?
Not being able to help Lulu earlier
What does Lulu confide in Ms. M about?
Her father's disappearance
What does the newspaper article detail, leading Lulu to believe her father is in the hospital?
The discovery of an unidentified injured man by a crane
What does Lulu ask Ms. M for help with, besides finding her father?
Finding her sister, Serena
What does Lulu fear repeating based on her experience with her mother?
Being kept in the dark about a loved one's condition
What emotion does Lulu display upon finding her father in the hospital?
Anger
What does Ms. M express regret for?
Not being able to help Lulu earlier
What does Lulu spend most of her time doing in the library?
Reading picture books in the children's room
What does the paper crane symbolize for Lulu?
Her migration from Texas to Montana and her desire to find her family
Who helps Lulu come to terms with her emotions in the library?
Ms. M, the librarian
What does Lulu dream about while asleep in the library?
An article in the newspaper related to her family and sandhill cranes
What does the story emphasize about the library and Ms. M?
The importance of the library as a safe haven for Lulu and the kindness of Ms. M
What does Lulu plan to do after her time in the library?
Visit social services to find her sister and father
What does Lulu feel when she wakes up to find Ms. M in the library?
Relief and emotional release
What does Ms. M find in the library that leads her to Lulu?
A paper crane
What does Lulu realize the significance of in the library?
The paper crane
What does the snow outside the library make Lulu feel?
Comforted and secure
What does Lulu reflect on while in the library?
Her troubled past and her anxiety about what others, especially Jack, would think of her
What does Lulu's experience in the library become for her emotional journey?
A turning point
What does Lulu compare her emotions to as she walks in the cold Montana wind?
An instant teakettle about to boil over
What does Lulu do with the paper crane that she unexpectedly releases from her pack?
She crushes it under her foot in a fit of anger
What does Lulu feel a deep emotional connection to?
The damaged crane
What does Lulu give to Ms. M for good luck?
The orange crane
Where does Lulu sleep undisturbed after observing Ms. M leave the library?
Among the stacks of newspapers in the library
What does Lulu find solace in during difficult times?
Making and sharing paper cranes
Who notices Lulu at the library and questions her well-being?
Ms. M
What is Lulu's facade when questioned about her well-being by Ms. M?
Brightness and normalcy
What does Lulu do after observing Ms. M leave the library?
Sneaks back inside to sleep among the stacks of newspapers
What is evident as Lulu navigates her emotions and interactions with others?
Her internal struggle and resilience
What does Lulu encounter at the library that catches Ms. M's attention?
A paper crane
What does Lulu observe about the library that allows her to rest undisturbed?
It is closed on Sundays
Who discovered Lulu's father in the field?
The construction man from the job site
How did Lulu's father's boss find out about their living situation?
By putting things together from what Lulu's father said
What did Lulu's father's boss say he would have done if he had known about their living situation?
He would have helped them out long ago
What did the doctor say about Lulu's father's recovery?
It's good he was found so soon after it happened
What does Lulu do throughout the day in the library?
Reads picture books in the children's room
What does the paper crane symbolize for Lulu?
Her migration from Texas to Montana and her desire to find her family
What does Lulu plan to do after her time in the library?
Visit social services to find her sister and father
What does Lulu dream about while asleep in the library?
An article in the newspaper related to her family and sandhill cranes
Who helps Lulu come to terms with her emotions in the library?
Ms. M, the librarian
What does the story emphasize about the library for Lulu?
It serves as a safe haven
What does Lulu realize the significance of in the library?
The paper crane
What does Lulu feel when she wakes up to find Ms. M in the library?
Relieved and emotionally released
What does Ms. M find in the library that leads her to Lulu?
A paper crane
What does the text portray about Lulu's internal struggle?
Her anxiety about what others, especially Jack, would think of her
What does Lulu give to Ms. M for good luck?
A paper crane
What does the story emphasize about Ms. M's character?
Her care and concern for Lulu
What does Lulu compare her emotions to as she walks in the cold Montana wind?
An instant teakettle about to boil over
What does Lulu do with the paper crane she unexpectedly releases from her pack?
Crushes it under her foot
What does Lulu feel after crushing the paper crane under her foot?
Regret
Where does Lulu sleep undisturbed?
In the library
What does Lulu give to Ms. M for good luck?
The orange crane
What does Lulu observe Ms. M doing before sneaking back into the library to sleep?
Leaving the library
What does the text primarily explore?
Lulu's emotional journey
What is evident as Lulu navigates her emotions and interactions with others?
Her internal struggle and resilience
What does Lulu feel a deep emotional connection to after crushing it?
The paper crane
What does Lulu reflect on as she leaves Deana's grand house?
Her father leaving without a word
What does Lulu encounter at the library that catches Ms. M's attention?
Another paper crane flying out of her pack
What does Lulu do with the orange crane?
Gives it to Ms. M for good luck
What does Lulu believe about the unidentified man in the hospital?
He could be her father
What does Lulu ask Ms. M for help with, after sharing her life story?
Finding her sister, Serena
What does the doctor reveal about Lulu's father's condition?
His injuries are being stabilized in a medically induced coma
What does Lulu determine not to experience regarding her father's condition?
The same lack of information as with her mother
What does Lulu's determination to be informed about her father's condition reflect?
Her growth and resilience in the face of adversity
What does the text capture about Lulu's emotional journey?
Her unwavering determination to reunite with her family
Who does Lulu confide in about her father's disappearance and struggles after her mother's death?
Ms. M
What does Lulu demand to know from the doctor about her father's condition?
His condition in the medically induced coma
What does Ms. M express regret for?
Not being able to help Lulu earlier
What does Lulu's emotional confession move Ms. M to do?
Tears
What does Lulu ask for help with after sharing her life story with Ms. M?
Finding her sister, Serena
What is the emotional turmoil and uncertainty of her father's condition a mirror of?
The past experiences Lulu had with her mother
What type of dolls does Deana collect?
LOL Fashion Dolls
What does Lulu compare Deana's house to?
Tudor-style cottages
How does Lulu describe the house's front door?
Decorated with dried corn and pumpkins
What does Lulu feel when she stands on the threshold of Deana's house?
Nostalgia for her old home
What type of dolls does Deana collect?
LOL Fashion Dolls
What does Deana's house remind Lulu of?
A fairy-tale princess house
What decorates the back door of Deana's house?
A doll resembling a harvesting farm girl
What color is the house's front door decorated with?
Dried corn and a couple of pumpkins
Who had found Lulu's father beaten and unconscious in the tall grass?
A strange man
What does Mr. Albert reveal to Lulu about her sister's location?
Lulu's sister is in a foster care home on the other side of town
What does Mr. Albert ask Lulu to share with him while on their way to see her sister?
Everything she knows about why her dad left Texas
What did Mr. Albert arrange for Lulu while they sort things out later in the week?
For Lulu to stay at Ms. M's house
What did Aunt Ruth offer to do for the family?
Take the family back to Texas
What did Lulu keep as a reminder of their past hardships?
A broken crane
What did the girls learn about their school play?
It would be 'Les Mis' set in modern times
What did Lulu and Serena plan to do after encountering the woman from the coat drive?
Make a wish
What did Lulu and her friend Deana work on together?
Building bookshelves
What did the family start building in Montana?
Their own house
What did Lulu and Serena feel excited about?
The upcoming school play
What did the family plan to do with the Suburban?
Fix it up
What did Lulu and Serena learn about the school play?
It would be 'Les Mis' set in modern times
What did Lulu and Serena do after finding the door to the tower?
Discuss their plans for the day
What did Daddy build for Serena as a Christmas present?
A dollhouse
What did Lulu and Serena learn about their school play?
It would be 'Les Mis' set in modern times
What symbol of hope and healing connects Deana and Lulu in the story?
The tradition of making paper cranes
Who steps in to care for Lulu and Serena in the absence of their father?
Aunt Ruth
What support does Lulu's family receive despite their financial struggles?
Community support and legal help
What does Lulu find comfort in and use as a means of emotional expression?
Performing
Who leaves Lulu's family to look after themselves after a period of care and concern?
Aunt Ruth
What does the story illustrate about Lulu and her family?
The importance of community support and their resilience
What does Lulu reflect on in terms of asking for help?
The difficulty of asking for help and the importance of support from others
Who provides support to Lulu's family, including her father's employer and hospital staff?
The community
What does Lulu continue to carry with her through her singing and acting?
Her mother's memory
What does the tradition of making paper cranes symbolize in the story?
Hope and healing
What does Lulu's family receive from the community despite their financial struggles?
Community support and legal help
What does Lulu find comfort in and use as a means of emotional expression?
Performing
What does the paper crane symbolize for Lulu?
A newfound friendship and support from her classmates
What does Lulu reflect on as she leaves Deana's grand house?
The support and care she has found
What does Deana's invitation to her house signal?
A change in their relationship
What does Lulu learn about her living situation at the foster home?
It is temporary until a permanent house is found
What does the appearance of paper cranes on Lulu's desk symbolize?
Support from her classmates
What does Deana's kindness and support indicate?
A potential friendship
What does Lulu feel grateful for in her life?
The positive changes and support she has found
What do the paper cranes and Deana's gestures signify for Lulu?
A turning point in her journey to find acceptance and friendship
What does Lulu realize about her classmates' support?
It signifies a turning point in her journey
What does the visit to the foster home signify for Lulu?
A temporary living situation until a permanent house is found
What do the paper cranes and Deana's actions serve as symbols of in Lulu's journey?
Friendship, acceptance, and support
What does Lulu's experience at the foster home and the support from her classmates bring in her life?
A positive change
Study Notes
Family Struggles and Resilience
- The story takes place on a Thursday, a school day, and the two sisters, Lulu and Serena, are getting ready for school but their father is missing.
- Lulu takes charge of getting herself and Serena ready for school, as their father is absent and they are running late.
- Lulu feels frustrated and angry at her father for not being there and causing them to be late for school.
- The girls arrive at school, and Lulu receives a tardy slip, which is a new experience for her as she had never been tardy in Texas.
- Lulu finds her father's wallet in the car, with money and a dead cell phone, and she locks the car and takes the wallet with her.
- Lulu and Serena part ways to go to their respective schools, and Lulu arrives just in time to catch the end of a spelling test, feeling embarrassed by another student's reaction.
- The text then describes a flashback to a time when the girls were driving away with their father, and he was trying to make the situation seem normal and positive.
- The father tries to lift the girls' spirits during the road trip by playing old-fashioned cowboy songs and singing along with them.
- This memory of the father's effort to make things better contrasts with the current situation, where he is absent and unreliable.
- The story highlights the girls' resilience and their father's attempts to create a sense of normalcy despite the family's struggles.
- The text captures the emotional complexity of the family's situation, with the girls feeling a mix of frustration, anger, and longing for a stable and normal life.
- The story conveys the theme of family struggles and resilience, depicting the girls' efforts to navigate their challenging circumstances and their father's attempts to provide comfort and a sense of normalcy.
Sunday Service and Neighborhood Exploration
- Lulu and Serena attend a Sunday service at a Lutheran church in Montana.
- The Lutherans host a breakfast after the service, where Lulu reminds Serena to eat slowly to avoid giving the impression that they are starving.
- Lulu and Serena encounter a woman who had previously provided them with coats and hats at a coat drive.
- They encounter the woman after the service and engage in a polite conversation with her before leaving in a rush.
- Instead of attending church, their father drives them around the town to explore and familiarize themselves with the area.
- During these drives, their father shows them various landmarks, including a clear river and the location of their future school.
- The family also enjoys nature activities like fishing and observing wildlife during these drives.
- Lulu and Serena change their coats to lighter ones after the service due to the warming weather, then decide to take a walk in the neighborhood.
- Lulu feels homesick as they walk, missing their previous home in Texas and longing for their father.
- They come across a neighborhood under construction and approach a man working with a nail gun, asking about a person named John Johnson.
- The man indicates that John Johnson has not been around for a few days and questions if Lulu and Serena are his kids, to which Lulu quickly denies.
- Lulu and Serena are left wishing that John Johnson was around.
Sunday Service and Neighborhood Exploration
- Lulu and Serena attend a Sunday service at a Lutheran church in Montana.
- The Lutherans host a breakfast after the service, where Lulu reminds Serena to eat slowly to avoid giving the impression that they are starving.
- Lulu and Serena encounter a woman who had previously provided them with coats and hats at a coat drive.
- They encounter the woman after the service and engage in a polite conversation with her before leaving in a rush.
- Instead of attending church, their father drives them around the town to explore and familiarize themselves with the area.
- During these drives, their father shows them various landmarks, including a clear river and the location of their future school.
- The family also enjoys nature activities like fishing and observing wildlife during these drives.
- Lulu and Serena change their coats to lighter ones after the service due to the warming weather, then decide to take a walk in the neighborhood.
- Lulu feels homesick as they walk, missing their previous home in Texas and longing for their father.
- They come across a neighborhood under construction and approach a man working with a nail gun, asking about a person named John Johnson.
- The man indicates that John Johnson has not been around for a few days and questions if Lulu and Serena are his kids, to which Lulu quickly denies.
- Lulu and Serena are left wishing that John Johnson was around.
Lulu's Struggles and Hopes
- Lulu and Jack discuss the possibility of being leads in a play
- Lulu is worried about her neighbor Ms. M and her connection to Jack
- Lulu struggles to take care of her sister Serena and work on a science fiction story
- Lulu feels overwhelmed and exhausted, trying to balance responsibilities
- Lulu is concerned about her missing father and the need to fold 1,000 paper cranes
- Lulu's old iPod is dead, and she hums to comfort herself
- Lulu and Deana work on a story, but Lulu is too tired to focus
- Lulu is reminded of her wish for boots as snow falls, and Jack encourages her to get them
- Jack reminds Lulu about a permission slip for the play rehearsals and offers to sign it
- Lulu considers confiding in Jack about her family struggles but decides against it
- Lulu fears that opening up to Jack would lead to her and Serena being separated
- Lulu reflects on the potential consequences of sharing her family situation with Jack
Lulu's Struggle for Survival
- Lulu experiences a sudden and severe difficulty breathing, reminiscent of a previous hospitalization.
- She fights for breath, feeling like she is suffocating and on the verge of death.
- Lulu fears she will never achieve her dreams or reunite with her loved ones if she dies.
- Lulu reflects on her father's past actions and the uncertainty of her future.
- She decides not to reveal herself to the police and Mrs. Rogers, fearing separation from her sister and uncertain outcomes.
- Lulu calms herself by reciting a song and manages to regain control of her breath.
- Lulu leaves the scene and walks towards the town, seeking a safe place for the night and eventually to find her family.
- She avoids crowded places to prevent recognition and seeks refuge at the closed public library.
- Lulu notices two women unlocking the library and decides to sneak inside while they are occupied with their work.
- She carefully moves through the library, utilizing her familiarity with the building to remain undetected.
- Lulu is determined to find safety and continue her search for her sister and father.
- The text portrays Lulu's struggle for survival and her determination to reunite with her family in the face of adversity.
A Day in the Library
- Lulu spends two days alone in a library, enjoying the freedom and exploring various books, particularly in the children's section
- She finds a charger for her iPod and spends most of her time reading picture books in the children's room
- Lulu reflects on her troubled past, feeling anxious about what others, especially Jack, would think of her
- She makes paper cranes throughout the day, symbolizing her migration from Texas to Montana and her desire to find her family
- Lulu plans to visit social services to find her sister and father, despite her reluctance
- As snow falls outside, she feels comforted and secure in the library, surrounded by books and warmth
- Lulu falls asleep and dreams about an article in the newspaper related to her family and sandhill cranes
- She wakes up to find Ms. M, the librarian, who is concerned about her and helps her come to terms with her emotions
- Ms. M explains that she had a hunch about Lulu being in the library after finding a paper crane, showing her care and concern
- Lulu realizes the significance of the crane and begins to cry, feeling a sense of relief and emotional release
- The story emphasizes the importance of the library as a safe haven for Lulu and the kindness of Ms. M
- Lulu's experience in the library becomes a turning point in her emotional journey and her search for her family
Lulu's Emotional Journey
- Lulu leaves Deana's grand house, feeling a mix of emotions, and walks back to the library in the cold Montana wind.
- Lulu reflects on her father leaving without a word, leaving her and her sister with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
- Lulu's emotions shift from sorrow to anger as she walks, feeling like an "instant teakettle" about to boil over.
- Lulu unexpectedly releases a paper crane from her pack, and in a fit of anger, crushes it under her foot.
- After a moment of regret, Lulu carefully tucks the damaged crane among the others in her pack, feeling a deep emotional connection to the broken bird.
- Lulu encounters Ms. M at the library, who notices her and questions her well-being, prompting Lulu to put on a facade of brightness and normalcy.
- Lulu checks out a book and, to her surprise, another crane flies out of her pack, catching Ms. M's attention.
- Lulu gives the orange crane to Ms. M for good luck, feeling a sense of purpose and determination after recent events.
- Lulu waits outside the library, observing Ms. M leave, and then sneaks back inside to sleep among the stacks of newspapers.
- The library is closed on Sundays, allowing Lulu to rest undisturbed.
- Lulu's internal struggle and resilience are evident as she navigates her emotions and interactions with others, finding solace in making and sharing paper cranes.
- The text captures Lulu's emotional journey, her sense of loss, determination, and the small acts of kindness and connection that bring her comfort in difficult times.
Lulu's Emotional Journey to Find Her Missing Father
- Lulu breaks down in tears, overwhelmed by the realization that her father might still be alive and in the hospital.
- Lulu confides in Ms. M about her father's disappearance and the struggles she faced after her mother's death.
- Lulu reads a newspaper article about a man found injured in a meadow, and she believes it could be her father.
- Ms. M drives Lulu to the hospital where the unidentified man is in a coma, and Lulu shares her life story with Ms. M.
- Lulu's emotional confession moves Ms. M to tears, and Lulu asks for help finding her sister, Serena.
- Ms. M expresses regret for not being able to help Lulu earlier and vows to assist in finding Serena.
- Lulu enters the hospital room where her father is in a medically induced coma, and demands to know his condition from the doctor.
- The doctor explains that her father's injuries are being stabilized in the induced coma and that his boss confirmed his identity.
- Lulu is determined not to experience the same lack of information about her father's condition as she did with her mother.
- The emotional turmoil and uncertainty of her father's condition mirror the past experiences Lulu had with her mother.
- Lulu's determination to be informed about her father's condition reflects her growth and resilience in the face of adversity.
- The text captures Lulu's emotional journey and her unwavering determination to reunite with her family.
Lulu's Journey to Finding Home
- Lulu arrives at a foster home to visit her sister, Serena, who is doing well, and they share a moment of joy.
- Social services have been searching for Lulu for two days and plan for her to visit Serena the next day.
- Lulu meets Jack, a neighbor, and shares her story with him, including living in a car with her family.
- Lulu learns that she will be living in the foster home temporarily until a permanent house is found for her.
- Lulu reflects on the support and care she has found, feeling grateful for the positive changes in her life.
- At school, Lulu discovers paper cranes appearing on her desk and in various places, showing support from her classmates.
- Lulu's classmate, Deana, begins to show kindness and support towards Lulu, indicating a potential friendship.
- Deana gives Lulu a paper crane and invites her to her house, signaling a change in their relationship.
- Lulu realizes that Deana's actions and the paper cranes symbolize a newfound friendship and support from her classmates.
- The paper cranes and Deana's gestures signify a turning point in Lulu's journey, where she finds acceptance and friendship.
- Lulu's experience at the foster home and the support from her classmates bring a positive change in her life.
- The paper cranes and Deana's actions serve as symbols of friendship, acceptance, and support in Lulu's journey to finding home.
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