On Christmas morning, I __________ down the hall because I was so excited to see all the gifts Santa left.

My big brother accused me of ___________ on him when he saw me lingering near by, but I denied it.

What does Miss Thomas give Bud?

The band members chip in to get Bud what instrument?

True or False:

Bud learns that his mom ran away from home.

True or False:

Bud give his rocks and flyers to his grandpa.

Bud find out that Herman E. Calloway is not is father but his _____________?

Herman E. Calloway gave Bud many chores. How did Bud feel about cleaning?

Figurative Language:

She was the sun bursting through thick, gray clouds.

What does Bud think of the bands when they are practicing?

What does Herman E. Calloway ask Bud to pick up for him?

What does Bud notice about Herman E. Calloway's rocks and his?

True or False:

Herman E. Calloway thinks Bud is a liar and their when he see's Bud's rocks.

I crossed the street to avoid our _________ neighbor that always yelled at kids walking by.

I was so ________ to get an A+ on my test that I stayed up studying all night.

The girl's life was full of __________ and sadness.

Whose room does Bud realize he is sleeping in?

How does Herman E. Calloway take the news about his daughter passing away?

Why does the band believe Bud's mom ran away?