Snapdragon Flashcards 1
Who is the main character of the story?
Snapdragon, also known as Snap, is the main character.
What is Snapdragon’s unique interest that sets her apart from other kids?
Snap is interested in
animal bones.
Who is the mysterious old woman that everyone in town thinks is a witch?
Jacks, the local animal rescuer and taxidermist.
What is the name of Snap’s best friend?
Lulu, a transgender girl who becomes close to Snap.
What hobby does Snap learn from Jacks?
Taxidermy and caring for injured animals.
What magical ability does Snap discover she has?
The ability to see and communicate with ghosts.
Who is Violet, and what is her connection to Jacks?
Violet is Jacks’ long-lost love from her youth.
Where does most of the story take place?
In a small town with woods nearby.
What does Snap’s mom do for a living?
She works as a nurse.
What important object does Snap find in the woods?
A deer skull with antlers.
What does Jacks teach Snap about animals and nature?
To respect and care for all living things, even after death.
What secret does Snap learn about her own family history?
That her Grandma dated Jacks (the witch).
What important lesson does Snap learn about judging others?
That appearances can be deceiving, and it’s important to get to know people before judging them.
Who is the main character of the story?
Ben Yokoyama, a young boy who takes fortune cookies very seriously.
What does Ben receive that sets the story in motion?
A fortune cookie that says ‘Live each day as if it were your last.’
Who are Ben’s best friends?
Janet and Peter.
What is the name of Ben’s pet?
Darth Paper, his origami finger puppet.
Where does most of the story take place?
In Ben’s hometown, including his school and various locations around town.
What does Ben create to help him accomplish his goals?
A bucket list of things to do before he dies.
What is one of the first items on Ben’s bucket list?
To tell his crush, Hestia, that he likes her.
Who is Mr. Crumbly?
Ben’s neighbor who helps him with some of his bucket list items.
What dangerous activity does Ben attempt that worries his parents?
Riding a shopping cart down a steep hill.
What instrument does Ben try to learn as part of his bucket list?
The guitar.
What sport does Ben attempt to master in a short time?
Soccer.
Who is Ms. Tamasaki?
Ben’s teacher who becomes concerned about his behavior.
What does Ben do that gets him in trouble at school?
He disrupts class by trying to complete his bucket list items.
What job does Ben’s father have?
He’s a doctor.
What cultural background does Ben’s family have?
Japanese-American.
What does Ben do to try and make amends with people he may have hurt?
He writes apology letters.
What does Ben learn about the fortune cookie company?
That they sometimes make mistakes in their fortunes.
Who helps Ben realize that he may have misinterpreted the fortune?
His grandmother.
What important lesson does Ben learn by the end of the story?
That it’s important to live life fully, but not recklessly, and to appreciate each day.
How does Ben’s understanding of the fortune cookie message change?
He realizes it means to appreciate life, not to act as if he’s about to die.
