PS Brothers Chapter 1 and 2

Why does Russel live in a camper in Uncle Cory's backyard?

• Russel likes to see the stars at night and he thought it would be a great adventure.

• Russel hardly knows Uncle Cory and he's heard bad stories about him from his father.

• He is staying with his dad's friend and has not permanent house.

• Uncle Cory will not allow him to stay inside the house.

Put these events in order

• His dad was arrested for robbing the Flying Eagle Mini Mart so Russell moves into his Uncle Cory's camper.

• He talks to the scary dog in a sweet voice.

• He stumbled and the dog pounced on him and made a Russell sandwich.

• They knocked on a mans door asking about the puppies for sale.

• The boys went looking for a stray dog.

What lie did Russell and Shawn tell the strange man to convince him to let them into his house to see the puppies?

• They told him that Shawn's birthday is coming up and he's going to ask for a puppy.

• They told him that they smelled something really good so they wanted to know what he was cooking.

• They told him that Russell always gets tons of money for his birthday.

• They convinced the man to let them into his house by telling him how much they loved dogs.

On page 27, Why did Russell say, "Such a cutey-patooty you are, yes you are...."

Please use a complete sentence while responding and provide text evidence.

What point of view is the story written in?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person