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What was the mason doing on the morning of June 3?
What was the mason doing on the morning of June 3?
The mason climbed to the highest level of the roof.
What were the surroundings like on that morning?
What were the surroundings like on that morning?
The morning was described as spring in Chicago, with no wind, new leaves, black earth and lilac smells, and children's voices from the nearby school.
What caused the mason to lose his footing?
What caused the mason to lose his footing?
A chunk of brick broke loose from the chimney, causing the mason to lose his footing.
What did the mason experience as he tried to regain his balance on the roof?
What did the mason experience as he tried to regain his balance on the roof?
What is the name of Tommy's stepfather?
What is the name of Tommy's stepfather?
What does Ms. Hussey discuss the Robie House as?
What does Ms. Hussey discuss the Robie House as?
Where does Tommy live in relation to the Robie House?
Where does Tommy live in relation to the Robie House?
What unique feature does Tommy's mother have?
What unique feature does Tommy's mother have?
What does Tommy observe about the architecture of the Robie House?
What does Tommy observe about the architecture of the Robie House?
What is Tommy passionate about collecting?
What is Tommy passionate about collecting?
Who does an ambulance take from the Robie House to the hospital?
Who does an ambulance take from the Robie House to the hospital?
What does Tommy have a special connection to and collects various items related to it?
What does Tommy have a special connection to and collects various items related to it?
What does Tommy consider doing in the garden of the Robie House?
What does Tommy consider doing in the garden of the Robie House?
Who does Tommy have a strained interaction with after class?
Who does Tommy have a strained interaction with after class?
What happened to Tommy's real dad in South America?
What happened to Tommy's real dad in South America?
What does Tommy contemplate potentially discovering in the garden of the Robie House?
What does Tommy contemplate potentially discovering in the garden of the Robie House?
What did Tommy find changed when he returned to Chicago after a year?
What did Tommy find changed when he returned to Chicago after a year?
How is Calder different when Tommy returns?
How is Calder different when Tommy returns?
What is Petra described as looking like?
What is Petra described as looking like?
What is the name of the new young teacher in the sixth grade?
What is the name of the new young teacher in the sixth grade?
How is Ms. Hussey's classroom adorned?
How is Ms. Hussey's classroom adorned?
What quote by John Dewey intrigues Tommy on the classroom wall?
What quote by John Dewey intrigues Tommy on the classroom wall?
What quote by Norman Maclean intrigues Tommy on the classroom wall?
What quote by Norman Maclean intrigues Tommy on the classroom wall?
What did Calder and Petra discover, gaining praise as detectives?
What did Calder and Petra discover, gaining praise as detectives?
Why does the discovery of the stolen painting deeply affect Tommy?
Why does the discovery of the stolen painting deeply affect Tommy?
What themes does the story set the stage for?
What themes does the story set the stage for?
Who is the teacher in Tommy's class and what unusual behavior does she exhibit?
Who is the teacher in Tommy's class and what unusual behavior does she exhibit?
What fate does the newspaper article reveal for the Robie House?
What fate does the newspaper article reveal for the Robie House?
What is the significance of the Robie House in American architecture?
What is the significance of the Robie House in American architecture?
What prompted Tommy's family to move back to Chicago?
What prompted Tommy's family to move back to Chicago?
What is the reason for Tommy's struggle at school?
What is the reason for Tommy's struggle at school?
What prompts discussion and contemplation among the students in the class?
What prompts discussion and contemplation among the students in the class?
Who seems disinterested in the discussion about the Robie House?
Who seems disinterested in the discussion about the Robie House?
Who does Tommy share his thoughts about the Robie House's fate with?
Who does Tommy share his thoughts about the Robie House's fate with?
What caused the Robie House to fall into disrepair?
What caused the Robie House to fall into disrepair?
What prompts confusion among the students in the class?
What prompts confusion among the students in the class?
What is the reason behind Tommy's family's move to New York?
What is the reason behind Tommy's family's move to New York?
What do some students express differing opinions about in the class?
What do some students express differing opinions about in the class?
Who intervened to save the Robie House from demolition in 1941?
Who intervened to save the Robie House from demolition in 1941?
In what year did the university announce the decision to dismantle the house?
In what year did the university announce the decision to dismantle the house?
What is the reason given by the university to defend its decision to dismantle the Robie House?
What is the reason given by the university to defend its decision to dismantle the Robie House?
When did the crew begin planning the dismantling of the Robie House?
When did the crew begin planning the dismantling of the Robie House?
What is the current status of the Robie House in terms of allowing visitors?
What is the current status of the Robie House in terms of allowing visitors?
Who is deeply affected by the news of the dismantling of the Robie House?
Who is deeply affected by the news of the dismantling of the Robie House?
What is the significance of the Robie House to Frank Lloyd Wright?
What is the significance of the Robie House to Frank Lloyd Wright?
What is described as a revolutionary aspect of the Robie House's architecture?
What is described as a revolutionary aspect of the Robie House's architecture?
What was the original plan for the Robie House in 1957 before a developer bought it?
What was the original plan for the Robie House in 1957 before a developer bought it?
What is seen as ironic about Wright's focus on play space in the design of the Robie House?
What is seen as ironic about Wright's focus on play space in the design of the Robie House?
What was the Robie House used for before it was deeded to the University of Chicago?
What was the Robie House used for before it was deeded to the University of Chicago?
What is the reaction of the community in Hyde Park to the news of the dismantling of the Robie House?
What is the reaction of the community in Hyde Park to the news of the dismantling of the Robie House?
Describe the concept of 'collaborative problem-solving' as mentioned in the text.
Describe the concept of 'collaborative problem-solving' as mentioned in the text.
What realization does Petra have when she tells Calder to keep the book?
What realization does Petra have when she tells Calder to keep the book?
What thoughts cross Calder's mind as he stands in his front door after Petra leaves?
What thoughts cross Calder's mind as he stands in his front door after Petra leaves?
What does Petra do when she returns to her bedroom after seeing Calder off?
What does Petra do when she returns to her bedroom after seeing Calder off?
What does Petra find and wonder about its significance?
What does Petra find and wonder about its significance?
What does Calder play with, given by Mrs. Sharpe?
What does Calder play with, given by Mrs. Sharpe?
What words does Calder contemplate and ponders their meaning?
What words does Calder contemplate and ponders their meaning?
What does Tommy find and share with Calder?
What does Tommy find and share with Calder?
What does Calder daydream about using for educational purposes?
What does Calder daydream about using for educational purposes?
What does the narrative hint at involving the characters and their discoveries?
What does the narrative hint at involving the characters and their discoveries?
What do the setting and activities suggest a focus on?
What do the setting and activities suggest a focus on?
What does the narrative build tension and anticipation for?
What does the narrative build tension and anticipation for?
What do the insights into the characters' personalities and relationships provide?
What do the insights into the characters' personalities and relationships provide?
What do the clues and details in the text contribute to?
What do the clues and details in the text contribute to?
What does Calder experiment with and experience a sense of?
What does Calder experiment with and experience a sense of?
What does the text offer that contributes to the story's unfolding mystery?
What does the text offer that contributes to the story's unfolding mystery?
What book does Petra find and read, making her feel creeped out?
What book does Petra find and read, making her feel creeped out?
What does Petra learn the meaning of during a happy day with her family?
What does Petra learn the meaning of during a happy day with her family?
Who shares words from LIFEART with Petra and discusses the mysterious man from the train?
Who shares words from LIFEART with Petra and discusses the mysterious man from the train?
What comment does Tommy make at the bakery that upsets Petra?
What comment does Tommy make at the bakery that upsets Petra?
What does Petra contemplate the idea of seeing more in, while observing pansies?
What does Petra contemplate the idea of seeing more in, while observing pansies?
What captures Petra's internal struggle, her friendships, and her experiences in the text?
What captures Petra's internal struggle, her friendships, and her experiences in the text?
What themes does the text include?
What themes does the text include?
What is the text rich in?
What is the text rich in?
What does Calder ask Petra not to tell Tommy about?
What does Calder ask Petra not to tell Tommy about?
What does Petra feel a bit better about after realizing the rubbing sound of her pants?
What does Petra feel a bit better about after realizing the rubbing sound of her pants?
Who isolates himself in his room and sets up a scientific laboratory, scaring everyone with his ghastly bandaged face?
Who isolates himself in his room and sets up a scientific laboratory, scaring everyone with his ghastly bandaged face?
What does Petra find and visit, feeling creeped out by both?
What does Petra find and visit, feeling creeped out by both?
Who is building with pentominoes and notices they resemble parts of the Robie House?
Who is building with pentominoes and notices they resemble parts of the Robie House?
Who follows Calder as he rushes to the Robie House to test his theory?
Who follows Calder as he rushes to the Robie House to test his theory?
What do Calder and Petra experiment with, believing they can help save the Robie House?
What do Calder and Petra experiment with, believing they can help save the Robie House?
Who confronts Calder and Petra at the Robie House?
Who confronts Calder and Petra at the Robie House?
Who is hired to take apart the Robie House?
Who is hired to take apart the Robie House?
Who reflects on the symmetry of his situation in the hospital after a fall?
Who reflects on the symmetry of his situation in the hospital after a fall?
What do the characters' interactions and experiences at the Robie House hint at?
What do the characters' interactions and experiences at the Robie House hint at?
What is the central focus of the text, with characters exploring its potential significance and experiencing strange occurrences?
What is the central focus of the text, with characters exploring its potential significance and experiencing strange occurrences?
What does Petra feel the building doesn't want them there and recalls the words 'fear it' made up of letters from 'ART & LIFE'?
What does Petra feel the building doesn't want them there and recalls the words 'fear it' made up of letters from 'ART & LIFE'?
What is the Robie House a central focus of in the text?
What is the Robie House a central focus of in the text?
Who is a character building with pentominoes and notices they resemble parts of the Robie House?
Who is a character building with pentominoes and notices they resemble parts of the Robie House?
What does Petra see moving through the windows and a puff of air knocks over Calder's pentominoes?
What does Petra see moving through the windows and a puff of air knocks over Calder's pentominoes?
What are some of the strange occurrences experienced by the protagonist in the house?
What are some of the strange occurrences experienced by the protagonist in the house?
What does the protagonist ponder about the building and his connection to it?
What does the protagonist ponder about the building and his connection to it?
What does Petra read and ponder about, linking it to Frank Lloyd Wright?
What does Petra read and ponder about, linking it to Frank Lloyd Wright?
How does the story in 'The Invisible Man' begin?
How does the story in 'The Invisible Man' begin?
What makes the inn's occupants uneasy in 'The Invisible Man'?
What makes the inn's occupants uneasy in 'The Invisible Man'?
What unsettling sight does the innkeeper encounter in 'The Invisible Man'?
What unsettling sight does the innkeeper encounter in 'The Invisible Man'?
What does the story in 'The Invisible Man' contain that unsettles the characters?
What does the story in 'The Invisible Man' contain that unsettles the characters?
What does the protagonist question his great-grandfather about?
What does the protagonist question his great-grandfather about?
What concerns the inn's residents in 'The Invisible Man'?
What concerns the inn's residents in 'The Invisible Man'?
What does the protagonist believe the house is reacting to?
What does the protagonist believe the house is reacting to?
What does the protagonist feel a connection to in the house?
What does the protagonist feel a connection to in the house?
What does the innkeeper's wife notice about the stranger in 'The Invisible Man'?
What does the innkeeper's wife notice about the stranger in 'The Invisible Man'?
What word did Petra recently learn and love both the meaning and the sound of?
What word did Petra recently learn and love both the meaning and the sound of?
What did Petra notice about the pansies in the yard next door and what idea did she tuck away for later?
What did Petra notice about the pansies in the yard next door and what idea did she tuck away for later?
What did Petra think about the idea of a pansy being frightening and what realization did she tuck away for later?
What did Petra think about the idea of a pansy being frightening and what realization did she tuck away for later?
What does Petra think about the details of the day and tuck away for later?
What does Petra think about the details of the day and tuck away for later?
What is the name of the mysterious man without a face that Petra saw on the train?
What is the name of the mysterious man without a face that Petra saw on the train?
What does Tommy comment about girls and pastries that hurts Petra?
What does Tommy comment about girls and pastries that hurts Petra?
Who announces the field trip to the Robie House?
Who announces the field trip to the Robie House?
What does Ms. Hussey ask the students to assess about the Robie House?
What does Ms. Hussey ask the students to assess about the Robie House?
What do the characters' interactions and emotions drive in the narrative?
What do the characters' interactions and emotions drive in the narrative?
What does the narrative build anticipation for?
What does the narrative build anticipation for?
What is the setting and characters' actions revealing about?
What is the setting and characters' actions revealing about?
What does the text capture the complexities of?
What does the text capture the complexities of?
What do the students prepare for after the announcement of the field trip?
What do the students prepare for after the announcement of the field trip?
Who gets into a food fight with Calder at school?
Who gets into a food fight with Calder at school?
What does Petra find solace in after feeling upset?
What does Petra find solace in after feeling upset?
What does Calder try to involve Petra in a discussion about at school?
What does Calder try to involve Petra in a discussion about at school?
What instructions does Ms. Hussey give the sixth graders before they visit the Robie House?
What instructions does Ms. Hussey give the sixth graders before they visit the Robie House?
Who does Petra see inside the Robie House, and what do she and Calder agree not to do?
Who does Petra see inside the Robie House, and what do she and Calder agree not to do?
What do Petra and Calder observe about the Robie House after encountering a man with a hard hat?
What do Petra and Calder observe about the Robie House after encountering a man with a hard hat?
Where does Tommy observe the class from, and what does he notice Calder doing?
Where does Tommy observe the class from, and what does he notice Calder doing?
What do several kids do around the back of the Robie House?
What do several kids do around the back of the Robie House?
What does Petra feel uncomfortable studying, and where does she settle down to sketch?
What does Petra feel uncomfortable studying, and where does she settle down to sketch?
What captures Petra's admiration when exploring the outside of the Robie House?
What captures Petra's admiration when exploring the outside of the Robie House?
What does the building seem to do to people, according to Petra's observation?
What does the building seem to do to people, according to Petra's observation?
What does Petra witness happening to a window of the Robie House?
What does Petra witness happening to a window of the Robie House?
What does a man with a hard hat inform Petra and Calder about the Robie House?
What does a man with a hard hat inform Petra and Calder about the Robie House?
Where does Ms. Hussey leave a note for Tommy, instructing him to wait?
Where does Ms. Hussey leave a note for Tommy, instructing him to wait?
Who do Petra and Calder agree not to tell about what they saw inside the Robie House?
Who do Petra and Calder agree not to tell about what they saw inside the Robie House?
What idea do the students propose to dissuade the university from cutting up the Robie House?
What idea do the students propose to dissuade the university from cutting up the Robie House?
What does Ms. Hussey encourage the class to do in relation to the Robie House?
What does Ms. Hussey encourage the class to do in relation to the Robie House?
What do the students discuss in relation to the Robie House that leads to a debate on the definition of life in art?
What do the students discuss in relation to the Robie House that leads to a debate on the definition of life in art?
What does Ms. Hussey encourage the students to do in relation to the Robie House, suggesting they may come up with a 'wild plan'?
What does Ms. Hussey encourage the students to do in relation to the Robie House, suggesting they may come up with a 'wild plan'?
Where do Calder and Petra ask Tommy to help them with library books and work on a project?
Where do Calder and Petra ask Tommy to help them with library books and work on a project?
What do Petra and Calder ask Tommy about in relation to the Robie House?
What do Petra and Calder ask Tommy about in relation to the Robie House?
What does Tommy surprise Petra and Calder with, hinting that he has something important to share?
What does Tommy surprise Petra and Calder with, hinting that he has something important to share?
What does the text set the stage for in relation to the mysterious occurrences around the Robie House?
What does the text set the stage for in relation to the mysterious occurrences around the Robie House?
Where do the students reach and continue discussing the strange events they've witnessed at the Robie House?
Where do the students reach and continue discussing the strange events they've witnessed at the Robie House?
Who is involved in the class discussion about the Robie House and its artistic value?
Who is involved in the class discussion about the Robie House and its artistic value?
What dynamics and interactions are delved into as the students discuss the Robie House and work on their project?
What dynamics and interactions are delved into as the students discuss the Robie House and work on their project?
What does Ms. Hussey encourage the students to do, suggesting they may come up with a 'wild plan'?
What does Ms. Hussey encourage the students to do, suggesting they may come up with a 'wild plan'?
What does Tommy find and wonder about its origins?
What does Tommy find and wonder about its origins?
Where does Tommy imagine the carving may have been from?
Where does Tommy imagine the carving may have been from?
What does Tommy consider the rules on discovering art treasures near a deserted house and compare it to?
What does Tommy consider the rules on discovering art treasures near a deserted house and compare it to?
What does Tommy do with the carving at school?
What does Tommy do with the carving at school?
Who questions Tommy about the secrets he mentioned regarding the Robie House?
Who questions Tommy about the secrets he mentioned regarding the Robie House?
What is Tommy's interest in the Robie House influenced by?
What is Tommy's interest in the Robie House influenced by?
How does Tommy envision the Robie House?
How does Tommy envision the Robie House?
What does the text capture about Tommy's nature and perspective on the Robie House?
What does the text capture about Tommy's nature and perspective on the Robie House?
In what way does Tommy's perspective on the Robie House differ from some of his classmates' views?
In what way does Tommy's perspective on the Robie House differ from some of his classmates' views?
What is Tommy passionate about regarding the Robie House?
What is Tommy passionate about regarding the Robie House?
What does Tommy join a discussion about at school?
What does Tommy join a discussion about at school?
Who adds their own perspective to the NO column's opinions in the discussion at school?
Who adds their own perspective to the NO column's opinions in the discussion at school?
What does Petra believe the house is signaling to her when she sees the three-part shape in the window?
What does Petra believe the house is signaling to her when she sees the three-part shape in the window?
Who does Petra confide in about her belief that the house heard her thoughts and responded to her?
Who does Petra confide in about her belief that the house heard her thoughts and responded to her?
What silent message does Petra claim to have sent to the house, and how does she believe the house responded?
What silent message does Petra claim to have sent to the house, and how does she believe the house responded?
What does Petra realize the house's response was meant for, and what is her reaction to this realization?
What does Petra realize the house's response was meant for, and what is her reaction to this realization?
What is the ratio known as the Golden Ratio?
What is the ratio known as the Golden Ratio?
What is the length to width ratio of the Golden Rectangle?
What is the length to width ratio of the Golden Rectangle?
Name one example of where Fibonacci numbers and the Golden Ratio appear in nature.
Name one example of where Fibonacci numbers and the Golden Ratio appear in nature.
Who is the protagonist that discovers the Fibonacci sequence in various patterns in nature and architecture?
Who is the protagonist that discovers the Fibonacci sequence in various patterns in nature and architecture?
What does Calder's father experience as an optical illusion at the Robie House?
What does Calder's father experience as an optical illusion at the Robie House?
Why does Calder's father decide not to take on a job related to the Robie House?
Why does Calder's father decide not to take on a job related to the Robie House?
Who does Calder contact to share a story about the Robie House?
Who does Calder contact to share a story about the Robie House?
What does Calder's class try to do in relation to the Robie House?
What does Calder's class try to do in relation to the Robie House?
What does Calder feel proud and accomplished for arranging?
What does Calder feel proud and accomplished for arranging?
What themes does the text explore?
What themes does the text explore?
What is the significance of the Golden Rectangle in art and architecture?
What is the significance of the Golden Rectangle in art and architecture?
Where does Calder arrange to meet Henry Dare?
Where does Calder arrange to meet Henry Dare?
What significance do Petra and Calder connect to the number three in their recent observations?
What significance do Petra and Calder connect to the number three in their recent observations?
What does Calder learn from his mother about the connection between the numbers 3, 5, and 21?
What does Calder learn from his mother about the connection between the numbers 3, 5, and 21?
What does Calder realize about the potential connection between the Fibonacci sequence and their research to save the Robie House?
What does Calder realize about the potential connection between the Fibonacci sequence and their research to save the Robie House?
What does Petra question Calder about regarding Tommy's credibility?
What does Petra question Calder about regarding Tommy's credibility?
What does Calder share about his unusual experiences with pentominoes?
What does Calder share about his unusual experiences with pentominoes?
What hint does Calder recall about a stone fish in the garden?
What hint does Calder recall about a stone fish in the garden?
What does Calder do when frustrated with Tommy's resistance?
What does Calder do when frustrated with Tommy's resistance?
Who does Calder confront about the fish, urging him to share information and collaborate in their efforts to save the house?
Who does Calder confront about the fish, urging him to share information and collaborate in their efforts to save the house?
What does Calder turn to his mother for when frustrated with Tommy's resistance?
What does Calder turn to his mother for when frustrated with Tommy's resistance?
What does the conversation between Petra and Calder shift to after discussing their recent observations with pentominoes?
What does the conversation between Petra and Calder shift to after discussing their recent observations with pentominoes?
What do Petra and Calder contemplate the possibility of, based on their experiences with pentominoes?
What do Petra and Calder contemplate the possibility of, based on their experiences with pentominoes?
What does Calder share about his experiences with pentominoes, linked to specific shapes and patterns?
What does Calder share about his experiences with pentominoes, linked to specific shapes and patterns?
What scientific experiments is the stranger in the story doing in his room?
What scientific experiments is the stranger in the story doing in his room?
Who does Calder visit in the hospital and what mysterious movements do they discuss about the Robie House?
Who does Calder visit in the hospital and what mysterious movements do they discuss about the Robie House?
What movie do Tommy and his mom watch, and what is it about?
What movie do Tommy and his mom watch, and what is it about?
What potential pattern does Calder notice connecting the fish, the invisible man book, and Henry Dare's story?
What potential pattern does Calder notice connecting the fish, the invisible man book, and Henry Dare's story?
What do Petra, Calder, and Tommy form in Hyde Park?
What do Petra, Calder, and Tommy form in Hyde Park?
What does Henry Dare mention feeling and what does he compare it to?
What does Henry Dare mention feeling and what does he compare it to?
What does the text set the stage for in relation to the mysterious occurrences around the Robie House?
What does the text set the stage for in relation to the mysterious occurrences around the Robie House?
What book is the text part of, and what are some of its themes?
What book is the text part of, and what are some of its themes?
What do Petra and Calder suspect Tommy is hiding, and what plan do they form?
What do Petra and Calder suspect Tommy is hiding, and what plan do they form?
What does Tommy and his mom watch, and what is it about?
What does Tommy and his mom watch, and what is it about?
What do Petra imagine and arrange to do, and how does it make her feel?
What do Petra imagine and arrange to do, and how does it make her feel?
What do the characters in the story engage in, and what is the mystery related to?
What do the characters in the story engage in, and what is the mystery related to?
Who does Calder initially consider asking to accompany him to the hospital, and why does he ultimately decide to go alone?
Who does Calder initially consider asking to accompany him to the hospital, and why does he ultimately decide to go alone?
What strange connection does Zelda Segovia share between their new apartment and the Robie House, and what movie does she mention?
What strange connection does Zelda Segovia share between their new apartment and the Robie House, and what movie does she mention?
What does Petra feel a strange connection to and what does she decide to do as a result?
What does Petra feel a strange connection to and what does she decide to do as a result?
Why does Calder hesitate to visit Mrs. Sharpe without Tommy, and what solution does he propose?
Why does Calder hesitate to visit Mrs. Sharpe without Tommy, and what solution does he propose?
What book does Petra seek distraction in, and what does she notice about the progression of the story?
What book does Petra seek distraction in, and what does she notice about the progression of the story?
What does the book 'The Invisible Man' reveal about the character, and how does Petra use it to avoid feeling sad?
What does the book 'The Invisible Man' reveal about the character, and how does Petra use it to avoid feeling sad?
What becomes a source of distraction and intrigue for Petra, and what does it reveal about the characters' emotional states?
What becomes a source of distraction and intrigue for Petra, and what does it reveal about the characters' emotional states?
Who does Tommy express frustration to, and what does he plan to do with his mother?
Who does Tommy express frustration to, and what does he plan to do with his mother?
What does Petra feel hurt about, and who does she blame for the situation?
What does Petra feel hurt about, and who does she blame for the situation?
What does Tommy plan to watch with his mother, and what does Petra feel a strange connection to?
What does Tommy plan to watch with his mother, and what does Petra feel a strange connection to?
What does Calder consider doing in relation to visiting Mrs. Sharpe, and what solution does he propose?
What does Calder consider doing in relation to visiting Mrs. Sharpe, and what solution does he propose?
What does Petra notice about the progression of 'The Invisible Man' story, and how does she use it to avoid feeling sad?
What does Petra notice about the progression of 'The Invisible Man' story, and how does she use it to avoid feeling sad?
What did Ms. Hussey announce during lunchtime and how does it impact the students' efforts for the Robie House?
What did Ms. Hussey announce during lunchtime and how does it impact the students' efforts for the Robie House?
What did Tommy realize about Ms. Hussey and how did it change his perception of the situation?
What did Tommy realize about Ms. Hussey and how did it change his perception of the situation?
Why did Ms. Hussey order pizza for lunch, and what does it reveal about her priorities?
Why did Ms. Hussey order pizza for lunch, and what does it reveal about her priorities?
What impact did the announcement about the evaluation of the Robie House have on Tommy's attitude and determination?
What impact did the announcement about the evaluation of the Robie House have on Tommy's attitude and determination?
What is the significance of the Fibonacci sequence in the story?
What is the significance of the Fibonacci sequence in the story?
What potential danger surrounds the stone fish and the Robie House?
What potential danger surrounds the stone fish and the Robie House?
What themes are introduced in the story?
What themes are introduced in the story?
What does Tommy intend to do with the stone fish?
What does Tommy intend to do with the stone fish?
What causes chaos and leads to Petra losing her notebook?
What causes chaos and leads to Petra losing her notebook?
What does Petra share with the others about her visit with Mrs. Sharpe?
What does Petra share with the others about her visit with Mrs. Sharpe?
What action startles the three kids in the tree house?
What action startles the three kids in the tree house?
What does Tommy recall upon returning home?
What does Tommy recall upon returning home?
What does Calder wonder about the stone fish?
What does Calder wonder about the stone fish?
What does Tommy find in the Robie House garden?
What does Tommy find in the Robie House garden?
What is the name of Tommy's pet fish?
What is the name of Tommy's pet fish?
What do Petra, Calder, and Tommy discuss creating to protect their secrets?
What do Petra, Calder, and Tommy discuss creating to protect their secrets?
What movie scene does Tommy recall after feeling watched?
What movie scene does Tommy recall after feeling watched?
What does Tommy hesitate to share with the others?
What does Tommy hesitate to share with the others?
What strange message does Petra find on her ruined notebook?
What strange message does Petra find on her ruined notebook?
What figure does Calder create with his pentominoes?
What figure does Calder create with his pentominoes?
What does Petra see in the mud that makes her realize someone has been watching them?
What does Petra see in the mud that makes her realize someone has been watching them?
What do the characters, Tommy, Petra, and Calder, find themselves involved in together?
What do the characters, Tommy, Petra, and Calder, find themselves involved in together?
What code are Calder, Tommy, and Petra deciphering at Medici Bakery?
What code are Calder, Tommy, and Petra deciphering at Medici Bakery?
Who successfully decodes the Wright Sandwich Code, revealing a hidden message?
Who successfully decodes the Wright Sandwich Code, revealing a hidden message?
Where do the kids observe Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare leaving together?
Where do the kids observe Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare leaving together?
What does Mr. Dare impress the kids with at the bakery?
What does Mr. Dare impress the kids with at the bakery?
Where do Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare eventually disappear, after walking through the streets?
Where do Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare eventually disappear, after walking through the streets?
What do the kids speculate about regarding Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare?
What do the kids speculate about regarding Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare?
Where are Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare seen picking up books from?
Where are Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare seen picking up books from?
Where do Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare vanish, leaving the kids puzzled and curious?
Where do Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare vanish, leaving the kids puzzled and curious?
What do the kids express their confusion and curiosity about?
What do the kids express their confusion and curiosity about?
What is the hidden message revealed by decoding the Wright Sandwich Code?
What is the hidden message revealed by decoding the Wright Sandwich Code?
What do the kids discreetly follow Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare towards?
What do the kids discreetly follow Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare towards?
Where do Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare vanish after reaching the end of the block?
Where do Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare vanish after reaching the end of the block?
Explain the significance of Ms. Hussey's Lucky Stone tradition and its impact on the class.
Explain the significance of Ms. Hussey's Lucky Stone tradition and its impact on the class.
Describe the emotional goodbyes to Ms. Hussey on the last day of school and its influence on the students.
Describe the emotional goodbyes to Ms. Hussey on the last day of school and its influence on the students.
Discuss the significance of the tree house and the nature of the kids' lunchtime conversation.
Discuss the significance of the tree house and the nature of the kids' lunchtime conversation.
Explain the motivation behind the creation of the group 'The Wright 3' and the symbolism of trust associated with it.
Explain the motivation behind the creation of the group 'The Wright 3' and the symbolism of trust associated with it.
How do the kids strategize to eliminate 'red herrings' as a group, and why is it important?
How do the kids strategize to eliminate 'red herrings' as a group, and why is it important?
Discuss Calder's bittersweet transition from school to summer and its impact on his perspective.
Discuss Calder's bittersweet transition from school to summer and its impact on his perspective.
How does the departure of university students and kids going to camp affect the quiet neighborhood?
How does the departure of university students and kids going to camp affect the quiet neighborhood?
Explain the reasons behind Calder's parents' disbelief in camp and its implications for Calder.
Explain the reasons behind Calder's parents' disbelief in camp and its implications for Calder.
Describe the nature of the kids' determination to save the Robie House and its influence on their actions.
Describe the nature of the kids' determination to save the Robie House and its influence on their actions.
Discuss the symbolic significance of the group 'The Wright 3' and its impact on the kids' collaborative efforts.
Discuss the symbolic significance of the group 'The Wright 3' and its impact on the kids' collaborative efforts.
Explain the idea of eliminating 'red herrings' as a group strategy and its role in the kids' investigative efforts.
Explain the idea of eliminating 'red herrings' as a group strategy and its role in the kids' investigative efforts.
Describe the lunch plans and visit to the tree house, and their significance in the story's development.
Describe the lunch plans and visit to the tree house, and their significance in the story's development.
Who finds a dark corner behind a wooden screen and sinks to a sitting position, hugging her knees?
Who finds a dark corner behind a wooden screen and sinks to a sitting position, hugging her knees?
What does Calder find in the room filled with large ceramic statues?
What does Calder find in the room filled with large ceramic statues?
What does the wall label above Calder's head read?
What does the wall label above Calder's head read?
What does Ms. Hussey exclaim she wants after seeing the large horses, camels, and muscle men in glass cases?
What does Ms. Hussey exclaim she wants after seeing the large horses, camels, and muscle men in glass cases?
Who discovers the valuable jade fish carving from the Chinese Eastern Zhou Dynasty in the text?
Who discovers the valuable jade fish carving from the Chinese Eastern Zhou Dynasty in the text?
What are some of the themes explored in the text?
What are some of the themes explored in the text?
What does Petra insist should be done with the valuable jade fish carving?
What does Petra insist should be done with the valuable jade fish carving?
What does Tommy contemplate doing with the fish to prevent the murder of a great work of art?
What does Tommy contemplate doing with the fish to prevent the murder of a great work of art?
What does Tommy consider pretending to do in order to keep the true location of the fish a secret?
What does Tommy consider pretending to do in order to keep the true location of the fish a secret?
What does Tommy reflect on in relation to his mother's perspective on family and home?
What does Tommy reflect on in relation to his mother's perspective on family and home?
What does Tommy recall about Ms. Hussey's stories about Frank Lloyd Wright?
What does Tommy recall about Ms. Hussey's stories about Frank Lloyd Wright?
What does Tommy decide to do with the fish in the end?
What does Tommy decide to do with the fish in the end?
What does the text explore in terms of the discovery of the valuable carving?
What does the text explore in terms of the discovery of the valuable carving?
What does the group do on the train ride home?
What does the group do on the train ride home?
What did Wright leave behind without disclosing its location or code?
What did Wright leave behind without disclosing its location or code?
Where did Wright build Fallingwater and the Robie House?
Where did Wright build Fallingwater and the Robie House?
Who admitted lying about finding the fish in the Robie House garden, and where did they actually find it?
Who admitted lying about finding the fish in the Robie House garden, and where did they actually find it?
What did Petra suggest doing with the fish to save the Robie House, and why was Tommy reluctant?
What did Petra suggest doing with the fish to save the Robie House, and why was Tommy reluctant?
What did Calder hint at regarding the reason why Wright saved the Robie House, and how did this differ from Petra's accusation towards Tommy?
What did Calder hint at regarding the reason why Wright saved the Robie House, and how did this differ from Petra's accusation towards Tommy?
What caused a heated exchange between the trio?
What caused a heated exchange between the trio?
Where did the trio climb to, and what confession did Tommy make there?
Where did the trio climb to, and what confession did Tommy make there?
What influenced Calder's thoughts about codes and the puzzle-like nature of the house?
What influenced Calder's thoughts about codes and the puzzle-like nature of the house?
Where was the temple built over a hundred years ago, and why was it plausible for someone to have dropped the jade fish there?
Where was the temple built over a hundred years ago, and why was it plausible for someone to have dropped the jade fish there?
What did Wright mention leaving an invisible code in, and what did Petra find two copies of?
What did Wright mention leaving an invisible code in, and what did Petra find two copies of?
What could Wright's code possibly involve, according to the text?
What could Wright's code possibly involve, according to the text?
What did Tommy feel about selling the fish to save the Robie House, and why?
What did Tommy feel about selling the fish to save the Robie House, and why?
What did Petra find, and where did Wright mention leaving an invisible code?
What did Petra find, and where did Wright mention leaving an invisible code?
What does Calder think Wright's code could possibly involve, according to the text?
What does Calder think Wright's code could possibly involve, according to the text?
What did Frank Lloyd Wright believe he had coded into the structure of the Robie House?
What did Frank Lloyd Wright believe he had coded into the structure of the Robie House?
Who reveals the story of Frank Lloyd Wright's lost fish talisman?
Who reveals the story of Frank Lloyd Wright's lost fish talisman?
What did Petra recall about Mrs. Sharpe's story regarding the lost talisman?
What did Petra recall about Mrs. Sharpe's story regarding the lost talisman?
What are the concerns of Calder regarding the discovery of Frank Lloyd Wright's fish?
What are the concerns of Calder regarding the discovery of Frank Lloyd Wright's fish?
What do the children eavesdrop on to find out more about the mystery and ensure Ms. Hussey's safety?
What do the children eavesdrop on to find out more about the mystery and ensure Ms. Hussey's safety?
What does the text highlight about the children's involvement in the mystery?
What does the text highlight about the children's involvement in the mystery?
What does the narrative provide historical context about?
What does the narrative provide historical context about?
Who is excited to have found Frank Lloyd Wright's fish?
Who is excited to have found Frank Lloyd Wright's fish?
What does the text convey about the children's curiosity?
What does the text convey about the children's curiosity?
What did Mr. Dare's great-grandfather learn from Frank Lloyd Wright about the jade fish talisman?
What did Mr. Dare's great-grandfather learn from Frank Lloyd Wright about the jade fish talisman?
What did Wright believe happened to the fish during the construction of the Robie House?
What did Wright believe happened to the fish during the construction of the Robie House?
What did Tommy find in the gallery before joining the search for Frank Lloyd Wright's fish?
What did Tommy find in the gallery before joining the search for Frank Lloyd Wright's fish?
What does Tommy find when he returns home?
What does Tommy find when he returns home?
What is the name of Tommy's pet fish?
What is the name of Tommy's pet fish?
Who does Tommy suspect of foul play after the break-in?
Who does Tommy suspect of foul play after the break-in?
Who returns home and comforts Tommy after the break-in?
Who returns home and comforts Tommy after the break-in?
What does the locksmith do after the break-in?
What does the locksmith do after the break-in?
What do Tommy and his mom buy for Goldman?
What do Tommy and his mom buy for Goldman?
What emotional turmoil does the story highlight?
What emotional turmoil does the story highlight?
What does the arrival of Zelda bring for Tommy?
What does the arrival of Zelda bring for Tommy?
Where does Tommy find his pet fish gasping for air?
Where does Tommy find his pet fish gasping for air?
Who does Tommy inform about the break-in and missing fish?
Who does Tommy inform about the break-in and missing fish?
What does Tommy struggle with guilt over?
What does Tommy struggle with guilt over?
What happens to Goldman after the break-in?
What happens to Goldman after the break-in?
Who are the two men with black-net masks that the Wright 3 encounter in the third-floor bedroom?
Who are the two men with black-net masks that the Wright 3 encounter in the third-floor bedroom?
What were the actions taken by Calder, Tommy, and Petra when they were ambushed by the two men in the first bedroom on the third floor?
What were the actions taken by Calder, Tommy, and Petra when they were ambushed by the two men in the first bedroom on the third floor?
What did Black Glasses accuse the kids of, and how did Petra respond to the accusation?
What did Black Glasses accuse the kids of, and how did Petra respond to the accusation?
What did Black Glasses threaten to do to the kids, and how did the Wright 3 react to the threat?
What did Black Glasses threaten to do to the kids, and how did the Wright 3 react to the threat?
What is the name of the trio who played a crucial role in saving the Robie House?
What is the name of the trio who played a crucial role in saving the Robie House?
What did Black Glasses and Thin Head plan to do after attempting to steal valuable windows from the Robie House?
What did Black Glasses and Thin Head plan to do after attempting to steal valuable windows from the Robie House?
Who saw the potential danger and decided to help save the Robie House, eventually forming a connection with Ms. Hussey?
Who saw the potential danger and decided to help save the Robie House, eventually forming a connection with Ms. Hussey?
What did Henry Dare's discovery of a lost talisman lead to?
What did Henry Dare's discovery of a lost talisman lead to?
What did Black Glasses discover and intend to sell for a large sum?
What did Black Glasses discover and intend to sell for a large sum?
What did the Wright 3's bravery and discovery of a valuable jade fish lead to?
What did the Wright 3's bravery and discovery of a valuable jade fish lead to?
Who was moved by the Wright 3's actions and announced plans for the Robie House's public opening, a gift shop, and a caretaker's apartment?
Who was moved by the Wright 3's actions and announced plans for the Robie House's public opening, a gift shop, and a caretaker's apartment?
Who were offered the caretaker's apartment in the Robie House upon its completion?
Who were offered the caretaker's apartment in the Robie House upon its completion?
What did the Wright 3 agree they had unfinished business related to?
What did the Wright 3 agree they had unfinished business related to?
What themes are showcased in the story?
What themes are showcased in the story?
What did the text paint a vivid picture of?
What did the text paint a vivid picture of?
What does the story hint at for the Wright 3?
What does the story hint at for the Wright 3?
Who did President Stone allow to visit the Robie House with the children?
Who did President Stone allow to visit the Robie House with the children?
What did Petra bring to help in looking for the code, and what clue did she find in the book?
What did Petra bring to help in looking for the code, and what clue did she find in the book?
What did the children discover in one of the windows of the Robie House?
What did the children discover in one of the windows of the Robie House?
What did Calder identify the figure as, and what did he relate it to?
What did Calder identify the figure as, and what did he relate it to?
What did the archivist find in 1905 mentioning the purchase of, and intention to keep?
What did the archivist find in 1905 mentioning the purchase of, and intention to keep?
Who continues to uncover the secrets and mysteries hidden within the Robie House, adding to the excitement and intrigue of their mission?
Who continues to uncover the secrets and mysteries hidden within the Robie House, adding to the excitement and intrigue of their mission?
What dangerous situation do the three kids find themselves in?
What dangerous situation do the three kids find themselves in?
How do the kids attempt to foil the attackers' plans?
How do the kids attempt to foil the attackers' plans?
What happens when one of the kids asks to use the bathroom?
What happens when one of the kids asks to use the bathroom?
Where do the kids escape to, and what happens there?
Where do the kids escape to, and what happens there?
What does the man try to do as the kids cling to each other in fear?
What does the man try to do as the kids cling to each other in fear?
What are the kids left wondering about in their precarious situation?
What are the kids left wondering about in their precarious situation?
What do the three kids witness on the slippery roof in the middle of the night?
What do the three kids witness on the slippery roof in the middle of the night?
Who are Black Glasses and Thin Head revealed to be?
Who are Black Glasses and Thin Head revealed to be?
Who is Henry Dare and what connection does he have to the Robie House?
Who is Henry Dare and what connection does he have to the Robie House?
What do the kids reflect on regarding the symbolism of losing and gaining things?
What do the kids reflect on regarding the symbolism of losing and gaining things?
What do the parents eventually appreciate about their children's efforts in saving the Robie House?
What do the parents eventually appreciate about their children's efforts in saving the Robie House?
What happened to the fish that Tommy confessed to lying about finding in the Japanese Garden?
What happened to the fish that Tommy confessed to lying about finding in the Japanese Garden?
What did the criminals learn about from Henry Dare, leading them to attempt to steal other items from the house?
What did the criminals learn about from Henry Dare, leading them to attempt to steal other items from the house?
What happens to Black Glasses and Thin Head at the end of the story?
What happens to Black Glasses and Thin Head at the end of the story?
How are the kids eventually rescued from the slippery roof in the middle of the night?
How are the kids eventually rescued from the slippery roof in the middle of the night?
What did Tommy confess to feeling bad about?
What did Tommy confess to feeling bad about?
What do the kids do when they realize they are safe after the incident on the roof?
What do the kids do when they realize they are safe after the incident on the roof?
What do the characters reflect on regarding the value of the Wright 3 to them?
What do the characters reflect on regarding the value of the Wright 3 to them?
Flashcards
Robie House Preservation (1941)
Robie House Preservation (1941)
Frank Lloyd Wright intervened and saved the Robie House from demolition in 1941, preventing its use for student housing.
Robie House Preservation (1957)
Robie House Preservation (1957)
In 1957, the Robie House was again threatened with demolition due to its deteriorating condition. Wright persuaded a developer to purchase it, saving it from destruction.
Wright's Architectural Vision
Wright's Architectural Vision
The Robie House's unique architectural design, showcasing Wright's vision, was a pivotal factor in his efforts to preserve it.
Robie House Interior Remodel
Robie House Interior Remodel
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Robie House Dismantling Decision
Robie House Dismantling Decision
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University of Chicago's Justification
University of Chicago's Justification
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Robie House's Architectural Innovation
Robie House's Architectural Innovation
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Robie House and Wright's Personal Life
Robie House and Wright's Personal Life
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Robie House Closure and History
Robie House Closure and History
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Strange Occurrences in the House
Strange Occurrences in the House
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House's Communication?
House's Communication?
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House Reacting to the Protagonist?
House Reacting to the Protagonist?
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Protagonist and Great-Grandfather's Views
Protagonist and Great-Grandfather's Views
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The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells
The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells
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The Story's Setting: English Country Inn
The Story's Setting: English Country Inn
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Stranger's Arrival, ,
Stranger's Arrival, ,
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Stranger's Odd Behavior and Appearance
Stranger's Odd Behavior and Appearance
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Stranger's Unsettling Presence
Stranger's Unsettling Presence
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Stranger's Belongings and Dog Bite
Stranger's Belongings and Dog Bite
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The Innkeeper's Encounter with the Stranger
The Innkeeper's Encounter with the Stranger
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Mysterious and Unexplained Events
Mysterious and Unexplained Events
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Tommy's Discovery of the Stone Carving
Tommy's Discovery of the Stone Carving
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Tommy's Imagination about the Carving
Tommy's Imagination about the Carving
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Tommy's Thoughts on Finding Treasures
Tommy's Thoughts on Finding Treasures
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Tommy's Impulsive Action with the Carving
Tommy's Impulsive Action with the Carving
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Robie House as Art?
Robie House as Art?
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Tommy's Perspective on the Robie House
Tommy's Perspective on the Robie House
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Tommy's Connection to the Robie House
Tommy's Connection to the Robie House
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Tommy's Dream of Living in the Robie House
Tommy's Dream of Living in the Robie House
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Tommy and Classmates' Different Views
Tommy and Classmates' Different Views
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Tommy's Fascination with Secrets
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Tommy's Character Traits
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Study Notes
The Fate of the Robie House
- The Robie House faced demolition in 1941 for student housing, but Frank Lloyd Wright intervened and saved it.
- In 1957, the seminary declared the house dangerous and planned to tear it down, but Wright persuaded a developer to buy it.
- The house was used for office space and was later deeded to the University of Chicago, which remodeled the interior.
- The university announced the decision to dismantle the house due to financial constraints and safety concerns.
- The Robie House is the only structure Wright fought to save, and it embodies his unique architectural vision.
- The university defended its decision as a move to provide access to Wright's work for millions of people worldwide.
- A crew has begun planning the dismantling, which will start on June 21, leaving Hyde Park in shock.
- The Robie House is described as a revolutionary piece of architecture with innovative design elements.
- Wright's focus on play space in the design is seen as ironic given his personal circumstances at the time.
- The house has been closed to visitors for over a year, and no family has lived there since 1926.
- Ms. Hussey, the teacher, is deeply affected by the news and shares her personal thoughts on the matter with the class.
- The students express their desire to visit the house and come up with ideas, but the house has not allowed visitors for a long time.
Supernatural Encounters and Literary Connections
- The protagonist experiences strange occurrences in a house, including accidents and hearing a mysterious child's voice
- He ponders whether the building is trying to communicate with him and feels a connection to the house
- The protagonist's thoughts lead him to believe the house is reacting to his presence and actions
- He questions his great-grandfather's opinion on the museum plan for the house
- Petra reads "The Invisible Man," published in 1897, and ponders if Frank Lloyd Wright had read the book
- The story in "The Invisible Man" begins with a stranger's arrival at an English country inn during a snowstorm
- The stranger is heavily wrapped up and refuses to reveal his identity
- The innkeeper's wife notices the stranger's peculiar behavior and appearance
- The stranger's actions and demeanor make the inn's occupants uneasy
- The stranger's belongings arrive, and he is bitten by a dog, causing concern among the inn's residents
- The innkeeper encounters a bizarre and unsettling sight when he enters the stranger's room
- The story in "The Invisible Man" is filled with eerie and unexplained events that unsettle the characters
Tommy's Discovery and the Robie House
- Tommy finds a stone carving of a dragon-fish and wonders about its origins and whether it's okay to keep it.
- He imagines the carving may have been part of a family art collection stolen from the Robie House's wealthy residents long ago.
- Tommy considers the rules on discovering art treasures near a deserted house and compares it to recovering items from shipwrecks.
- He has doubts about showing the carving to his class and impulsively drops it into his pet fish, Goldman's, bowl.
- At school, Tommy joins a discussion about whether the Robie House qualifies as a piece of art, contributing his thoughts on the YES and NO columns.
- He disagrees with the NO column's opinions and adds his own perspective, emphasizing the house's potential for adventure and secrets.
- Tommy's teacher, Ms. Hussey, questions him about the secrets he mentioned, and he feels self-conscious about his response.
- Tommy's interest in the Robie House stems from his new proximity to it as his family's neighbor.
- He envisions the house as an exciting place to live, filled with opportunities for exploration and adventure.
- Tommy's perspective on the Robie House differs from some of his classmates' views, as he sees it as inviting and full of potential.
- He is drawn to the idea of the house having secrets, reflecting his fascination with mysterious and slightly dangerous elements in books.
- The text captures Tommy's imaginative and curious nature, his attachment to his discoveries, and his unique perspective on the Robie House.
"The Mysterious Events in the Neighborhood"
- Calder considers asking Tommy and Petra to accompany him to the hospital, but decides to go alone
- Tommy expresses frustration to his goldfish, Goldman, and his mother
- Zelda Segovia shares a connection between their new apartment and the Robie House, mentioning a murder and a movie called "Rear Window"
- Tommy plans to watch "Rear Window" with his mother
- Petra feels a strange connection to a book she's reading and decides to visit their neighbor, Mrs. Sharpe
- Calder hesitates to visit Mrs. Sharpe without Tommy, but suggests Petra go alone and compare notes later
- Petra feels hurt and questions their friendship dynamics, blaming Tommy for the situation
- Petra seeks distraction in "The Invisible Man" book and notices the progression of the story
- The book reveals the anger and violence of the invisible man
- Petra becomes absorbed in the book to avoid feeling sad
- The storyline of "The Invisible Man" becomes a source of distraction and intrigue for Petra
- The text reveals the characters' emotional states and their individual actions and thoughts
Transition from school to summer and the quiet neighborhood
- Calder's bittersweet transition from school to summer
- Quiet neighborhood with university students leaving and kids going to camp
- Calder's parents don't believe in camp
- Ms. Hussey's Lucky Stone tradition and its significance
- The class's reactions to passing around the Lucky Stone
- Emotional goodbyes to Ms. Hussey on the last day of school
- Lunch plans and visit to the tree house
- The tree house's significance and the kids' lunchtime conversation
- The kids' determination to save the Robie House
- The creation of the group "The Wright 3" and their symbol of trust
- The idea of eliminating "red herrings" as a group strategy
Tommy's Apartment Nightmare and Zelda's Arrival
- Tommy returns home to find his apartment ransacked, with broken dishes and missing fish
- His pet fish, Goldman, is found gasping for air in a corner of the fishbowl under the bed
- Tommy tries to save Goldman, but the fish escapes and disappears
- Tommy suspects foul play and considers potential suspects, including Mr. Dare and the crew
- Zelda Segovia, Tommy's mom, returns home and comforts him after the break-in
- Tommy struggles with guilt over keeping the missing jade fish a secret from his mom
- Tommy secretly informs Calder about the break-in and missing fish
- The locksmith changes the lock, adds a heavy bolt, and the apartment is cleaned up
- Tommy and his mom buy a new bowl for Goldman, trying to make it a nicer home for him
- The story highlights Tommy's emotional turmoil and the bond with his pet fish
- The break-in raises questions about the missing fish and potential suspects
- The arrival of Zelda brings comfort and a sense of relief for Tommy
The Wright 3
- The three kids find themselves on a slippery roof in the middle of the night with an angry criminal, and witness Thin Head being thrown off the roof.
- Thin Head is airborne and rolls down the roof, while Black Glasses and others run to see what happened.
- The kids realize they are safe and are eventually rescued by a fire truck.
- Tommy confesses that he lied about finding the fish in the Japanese Garden and feels bad for trespassing.
- The fish belongs to the university, and Tommy's confession is met with understanding from his friends.
- The kids reflect on the symbolism of losing and gaining things, and the value of the Wright 3 to them.
- The parents are initially upset but eventually understand and appreciate the kids' efforts in saving the Robie House.
- Black Glasses and Thin Head are revealed to be petty criminals who faked their credentials to work at the Robie House.
- They learned about the jade talisman from Henry Dare, the great-grandson of the mason who built the house with Frank Lloyd Wright.
- The house was coming down, and the fish was long gone, leading them to attempt to steal other items from the house.
- The criminals are arrested and the pieces of the story fall into place.
- The kids are relieved to hear that Black Glasses and Thin Head will make it, and the adults appreciate their children's efforts in saving the house.
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