This section provides a short description of all the major
objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide
for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or
you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets
that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question
formats. Philco Radio - This is one of Mary Alice's cherished
possessions. Bootsie - This is a female house cat who quickly
has to learn how to survive as a country cat. She lives in the
cob house and, eventually, she gives birth to a kitten.
Halloween - Unlike in Chicago, this is a major event in
Grandma's town, lasting weeks. Burgoo - This is a stew made from
whatever spare vegetables and meat happen to be available at the
time. The Christmas Program - This is performed every year at
the high school.... This section contains 272 words| (approx. 1
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