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Jared Grace would have said that his brother, Simon, would be a lion tamer when they grew up.
Jared Grace would have said that his brother, Simon, would be a lion tamer when they grew up.
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Mallory, Jared, and Simon Grace found the photocopy from an old book in their attic.
Mallory, Jared, and Simon Grace found the photocopy from an old book in their attic.
True
The book found in the attic tells people how to identify faeries and how to protect themselves.
The book found in the attic tells people how to identify faeries and how to protect themselves.
True
The Grace children wanted to give the old book to their publisher.
The Grace children wanted to give the old book to their publisher.
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The Grace children wanted to use normal mail to send the book because it was safe.
The Grace children wanted to use normal mail to send the book because it was safe.
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Jared Grace could easily say what job he would grow up to have.
Jared Grace could easily say what job he would grow up to have.
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Jared's siblings were concerned about his whereabouts when he disappeared into the wall.
Jared's siblings were concerned about his whereabouts when he disappeared into the wall.
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Jared's candle went out when he suddenly moved.
Jared's candle went out when he suddenly moved.
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Jared's mother was aware of his presence in the dumbwaiter.
Jared's mother was aware of his presence in the dumbwaiter.
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Jared's siblings were planning to sneak back down to retrieve him.
Jared's siblings were planning to sneak back down to retrieve him.
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Jared's mother instructed his siblings to go to bed and join him.
Jared's mother instructed his siblings to go to bed and join him.
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Jared found a mysterious message scrawled in the dust on the desk.
Jared found a mysterious message scrawled in the dust on the desk.
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Jared attributes a noise in the wall to a ghost.
Jared attributes a noise in the wall to a ghost.
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The family is living in a well-maintained house with no leaks or rotted floors.
The family is living in a well-maintained house with no leaks or rotted floors.
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Simon fills his side of the room with glass tanks housing various animals.
Simon fills his side of the room with glass tanks housing various animals.
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Mallory is unconcerned about the noises in the walls and plans to catch the squirrel.
Mallory is unconcerned about the noises in the walls and plans to catch the squirrel.
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The siblings find no droppings in the wall, adding to the mystery.
The siblings find no droppings in the wall, adding to the mystery.
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The text is an excerpt from 'The Seeing Stone' in 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' series.
The text is an excerpt from 'The Seeing Stone' in 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' series.
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Is the new house described as a Victorian mansion with a well-maintained garden?
Is the new house described as a Victorian mansion with a well-maintained garden?
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The children are grateful for the opportunity to start over in the new house?
The children are grateful for the opportunity to start over in the new house?
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Jared brings pet mice into the house against their mother's wishes?
Jared brings pet mice into the house against their mother's wishes?
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The family is dealing with the aftermath of their mother leaving?
The family is dealing with the aftermath of their mother leaving?
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The text hints at potential mysteries within the house?
The text hints at potential mysteries within the house?
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The children's attitudes toward the new home and potential inheritance are positive?
The children's attitudes toward the new home and potential inheritance are positive?
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Jared, Simon, and Mallory find a dumbwaiter in their new home.
Jared, Simon, and Mallory find a dumbwaiter in their new home.
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They use the dumbwaiter to investigate strange noises.
They use the dumbwaiter to investigate strange noises.
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Jared is sent up the dumbwaiter and discovers a secret room.
Jared is sent up the dumbwaiter and discovers a secret room.
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The room is a small library with unusual books and items.
The room is a small library with unusual books and items.
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The children's exploration is interrupted by their mom's return.
The children's exploration is interrupted by their mom's return.
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The plot involves a family's encounter with a hidden world of faeries and magical creatures.
The plot involves a family's encounter with a hidden world of faeries and magical creatures.
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Jared's mother was unaware of his presence in the dumbwaiter.
Jared's mother was unaware of his presence in the dumbwaiter.
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The message in the dust said 'watch your back.'
The message in the dust said 'watch your back.'
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Jared dropped the jar when he heard a creak from inside the wall.
Jared dropped the jar when he heard a creak from inside the wall.
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Jared's sister whispered to him from the metal box in the dumbwaiter.
Jared's sister whispered to him from the metal box in the dumbwaiter.
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Jared's siblings were unconcerned about his disappearance into the wall.
Jared's siblings were unconcerned about his disappearance into the wall.
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Jared felt relieved when he barely noticed the ride down to the kitchen in the dumbwaiter.
Jared felt relieved when he barely noticed the ride down to the kitchen in the dumbwaiter.
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The children's mother threatens to lock them in their rooms if they leave bed
The children's mother threatens to lock them in their rooms if they leave bed
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Mallory's hair is knotted to the headboard, and she has strange bruises on her arms
Mallory's hair is knotted to the headboard, and she has strange bruises on her arms
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Their mother accuses Jared of causing Mallory's distress
Their mother accuses Jared of causing Mallory's distress
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Jared and Simon suspect the 'thing in the walls' is responsible for Mallory's condition
Jared and Simon suspect the 'thing in the walls' is responsible for Mallory's condition
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Jared decides to explore the attic after interpreting the poem's clue 'Up and up and up again'
Jared decides to explore the attic after interpreting the poem's clue 'Up and up and up again'
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Jared discovers an old trunk with moth-eaten clothes, a pocket watch, a cap, and a satchel of old pencils and charcoal
Jared discovers an old trunk with moth-eaten clothes, a pocket watch, a cap, and a satchel of old pencils and charcoal
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Jared fears the boggart might cause trouble, leading him to consider a plan to catch it
Jared fears the boggart might cause trouble, leading him to consider a plan to catch it
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Jared leaves out milk as bait for the boggart
Jared leaves out milk as bait for the boggart
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The text ends with Jared contemplating the boggart's potential feelings and his own moral dilemma
The text ends with Jared contemplating the boggart's potential feelings and his own moral dilemma
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Jared's sudden interest in reading surprises his brother, Simon
Jared's sudden interest in reading surprises his brother, Simon
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Jared discovers a brownie in the book and learns that it can turn into a boggart if angered
Jared discovers a brownie in the book and learns that it can turn into a boggart if angered
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Jared brings pet mice into the house against their mother's wishes
Jared brings pet mice into the house against their mother's wishes
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Jared's mother is enthusiastic about his discovery of the book about faeries.
Jared's mother is enthusiastic about his discovery of the book about faeries.
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The book titled 'Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You' contains watercolor sketches and notes about faeries.
The book titled 'Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You' contains watercolor sketches and notes about faeries.
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Mallory shows interest in the book about faeries and believes in their existence.
Mallory shows interest in the book about faeries and believes in their existence.
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Jared's troubled behavior and his mother's protective nature are revealed during dinner.
Jared's troubled behavior and his mother's protective nature are revealed during dinner.
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The discovery of the book and the family's reaction hint at potential conflicts and adventures related to the faeries mentioned in the book.
The discovery of the book and the family's reaction hint at potential conflicts and adventures related to the faeries mentioned in the book.
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The setting, character interactions, and the conflict between disbelief and belief in faeries are not introduced in the text.
The setting, character interactions, and the conflict between disbelief and belief in faeries are not introduced in the text.
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Jared left footprints in the flour from the milk back to the hall.
Jared left footprints in the flour from the milk back to the hall.
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Jared's mother caught him trying to catch something in the kitchen at night.
Jared's mother caught him trying to catch something in the kitchen at night.
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Jared's mother was pleased that Jared tried to catch something in the kitchen.
Jared's mother was pleased that Jared tried to catch something in the kitchen.
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The kitchen was clean and organized when Jared woke up.
The kitchen was clean and organized when Jared woke up.
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Mallory was using a broom to clean up the mess in the kitchen.
Mallory was using a broom to clean up the mess in the kitchen.
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Jared was happy that his boggart idea was interrupted by his mother.
Jared was happy that his boggart idea was interrupted by his mother.
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Jared's mother was angry when she woke him up in the morning.
Jared's mother was angry when she woke him up in the morning.
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Jared was glad his mother interrupted him from his boggart idea.
Jared was glad his mother interrupted him from his boggart idea.
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The kitchen was tidy and clean when Jared's mother woke him up.
The kitchen was tidy and clean when Jared's mother woke him up.
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Mallory was using a broom to clean up the kitchen.
Mallory was using a broom to clean up the kitchen.
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Jared's mother instructed him to go back to bed after finding the messy kitchen.
Jared's mother instructed him to go back to bed after finding the messy kitchen.
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Jared thought he missed school until he remembered they had moved.
Jared thought he missed school until he remembered they had moved.
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Jared believes that scattering sugar or flour on the floor will help him obtain footprints to prove the existence of the creatures in the book.
Jared believes that scattering sugar or flour on the floor will help him obtain footprints to prove the existence of the creatures in the book.
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Jared's mother is fully aware of his activities in the kitchen at night.
Jared's mother is fully aware of his activities in the kitchen at night.
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Jared's siblings were unconcerned about his disappearance into the wall.
Jared's siblings were unconcerned about his disappearance into the wall.
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Jared leaves out milk as bait for the boggart.
Jared leaves out milk as bait for the boggart.
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Jared found a mysterious message scrawled in the dust on the desk.
Jared found a mysterious message scrawled in the dust on the desk.
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The book found in the attic tells people how to identify faeries and how to protect themselves.
The book found in the attic tells people how to identify faeries and how to protect themselves.
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Mallory seemed to break out of her trance after reading the book.
Mallory seemed to break out of her trance after reading the book.
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Jared had taken to keeping the book with him wherever he went.
Jared had taken to keeping the book with him wherever he went.
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Mallory was not interested in the content of the book about faeries.
Mallory was not interested in the content of the book about faeries.
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Jared suddenly understood the significance of the large book.
Jared suddenly understood the significance of the large book.
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The characters were already at the end of the book's entries.
The characters were already at the end of the book's entries.
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The book about faeries was small and easy to comprehend.
The book about faeries was small and easy to comprehend.
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Jared's mother is enthusiastic about his discovery of the book about faeries
Jared's mother is enthusiastic about his discovery of the book about faeries
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Jared's family initially believes him when he points out the small footprints in the kitchen.
Jared's family initially believes him when he points out the small footprints in the kitchen.
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Jared brings pet mice into the house against their mother's wishes
Jared brings pet mice into the house against their mother's wishes
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Jared's mother finds Simon's frozen tadpoles and a note in the freezer, blaming Jared for his brother's missing mice.
Jared's mother finds Simon's frozen tadpoles and a note in the freezer, blaming Jared for his brother's missing mice.
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Jared attributes a noise in the wall to a ghost
Jared attributes a noise in the wall to a ghost
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Jared's attempts to catch the boggart have no unintended consequences.
Jared's attempts to catch the boggart have no unintended consequences.
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Mallory blames Jared for the trouble, but Simon shows interest in helping
Mallory blames Jared for the trouble, but Simon shows interest in helping
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The boggart's presence adds harmony to the family dynamics.
The boggart's presence adds harmony to the family dynamics.
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Jared reveals that he used their mother's belongings to make the new house
Jared reveals that he used their mother's belongings to make the new house
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Jared's family's lack of understanding and belief in his innocence simplifies the situation.
Jared's family's lack of understanding and belief in his innocence simplifies the situation.
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The text foreshadows potential conflicts and resolutions in the story
The text foreshadows potential conflicts and resolutions in the story
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The crushed robin's egg found by Jared hints at a deeper connection to the boggart and its actions.
The crushed robin's egg found by Jared hints at a deeper connection to the boggart and its actions.
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Jared and Mallory find a hidden door behind a large oil painting and explore the room, leaving a note for the boggart they believe inhabits it.
Jared and Mallory find a hidden door behind a large oil painting and explore the room, leaving a note for the boggart they believe inhabits it.
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Thimbletack warns Jared and Mallory about the dangers of Arthur Spiderwick's book and advises them to throw it away.
Thimbletack warns Jared and Mallory about the dangers of Arthur Spiderwick's book and advises them to throw it away.
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Thimbletack mentions that those who kept the book have come to harm and that it contains too much information about the Fey for mortals to handle.
Thimbletack mentions that those who kept the book have come to harm and that it contains too much information about the Fey for mortals to handle.
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The mannikin, Thimbletack, reveals who 'they' are before leaving.
The mannikin, Thimbletack, reveals who 'they' are before leaving.
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Jared and Mallory are able to visit the library for a week due to various activities.
Jared and Mallory are able to visit the library for a week due to various activities.
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The note left for the boggart in the secret room is found missing when Jared and Mallory return to the library.
The note left for the boggart in the secret room is found missing when Jared and Mallory return to the library.
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Study Notes
The Spiderwick Chronicles: Jared's Discovery
- Simon, Jared, and Mallory find a dumbwaiter in their new home
- They use the dumbwaiter to investigate strange noises
- Jared is sent up the dumbwaiter and discovers a secret room
- The room is a small library with unusual books and items
- Jared finds a note with a mysterious poem
- The poem seems to hold a message for Jared
- Jared hears his mom calling from downstairs
- The discovery of the library adds mystery to the story
- The note and the strange items in the library hint at a deeper, hidden world
- The children's exploration is interrupted by their mom's return
- The text is from "The Spiderwick Chronicles" by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi
- The plot involves a family's encounter with a hidden world of faeries and magical creatures
Discovering Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide
- Jared finds a chest in the attic and struggles to understand a mysterious poem about a secret hidden within a man's torso.
- He discovers a false bottom in the chest, revealing a bundle wrapped in a dirty cloth, which contains a book titled "Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You."
- The book is filled with watercolor sketches and notes about faeries, written in a spidery hand similar to the writing of the mysterious poem.
- Jared interrupts Mallory and Simon while they are fencing to share his discovery of the book about faeries.
- Mallory dismisses the book as "baby stuff" and doubts the existence of faeries, while Simon remains silent.
- During dinner, Jared asks about a relative named Arthur and the surname Spiderwick, which triggers his mother's concern about the dangerous condition of the attic.
- Jared's mother forbids anyone from playing in the attic, especially Jared.
- The family dynamics and tensions are revealed, including Jared's troubled behavior and his mother's protective nature.
- The discovery of the book and the family's reaction hint at potential conflicts and adventures related to the faeries mentioned in the book.
- The setting, character interactions, and the conflict between disbelief and belief in faeries are introduced, setting the stage for potential future developments.
- The mysterious and fantastical elements introduced by the discovery of the book contrast with the family's mundane activities and tensions, creating a sense of anticipation and potential for adventure.
- The stage is set for potential conflicts and adventures related to the faeries mentioned in the book, as well as the family dynamics and tensions.
The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Secret Room
- Jared and Mallory discover a secret room accessed through a dumbwaiter in their new home's library.
- They find a hidden door behind a large oil painting and explore the room, leaving a note for the boggart they believe inhabits it.
- Due to various activities, they are unable to visit the library for a week, but when they return, they notice the note they left is missing.
- They encounter Thimbletack, a small mannikin, who warns them about the dangers of Arthur Spiderwick's book and advises them to throw it away.
- Thimbletack mentions that those who kept the book have come to harm and that it contains too much information about the Fey for mortals to handle.
- The mannikin leaves without revealing who "they" are, but emphasizes the potential consequences of not heeding the warning.
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