Please Note: The readings for each chapter will be made available on the day they are scheduled to be covered.
Who teaches EllRay’s class? p. 1
Why does EllRay’s teacher call her students, “captive children”? p. 1
What is Jared’s favorite word? p. 14
What do the students in the class agree to do over the weekend before Monday’s tryouts? p. 15
What letter of the alphabet does Alfie have trouble pronouncing? p. 19
How old is Alfie? p. 19
What animal does EllRay compare his town of Oak Glen to? p. 27
What “talent” did Dad admit to having when he was EllRay’s age? p. 28
On Sunday why doesn’t the family go out for a hike or picnic? p. 36
What does Mother plan instead? p. 37
What two tricks do EllRay and his dad come up with for the talent tryouts? p. 44
What illusion does EllRay do for his sister and parents? p. 49
How do Mom and Dad respond to Alfie’s behavior? p. 52 - 53
Where does Corey go almost daily in the afternoon? p. 59
Why did EllRay think that Kevin’s idea for an act in the tryouts wasn’t such a good one? p. 60
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Who on the school staff is one of the judges? p. 65
EllRay usually forgets the name of the school principal. Why does he say that might be? p. 65
Why didn’t Heather wave an American flag as planned? p. 73
How did the principal introduce EllRay? p. 74
What did Kevin say that showed support for EllRay and his act? p. 77
On Tuesday morning what surprise did EllRay get when he arrived at school? p. 75
What is Alfie saving up money to buy? p. 85
What does EllRay say he’ll give Alfie after he shows her how the coin trick works? p. 85
How scared do you think EllRay is to perform in front of the school at the talent show?
What is Dad worried about when EllRay says he barely fits in at school? p. 95
Why is Wednesday called Hump Day? p. 99
What four things make Wednesdays a challenge for EllRay? p. 99
Who is Ms. Sanchez marrying? p. 107
What does Jared say about all the marriage advice of the class? p. 112
How did Dad correct EllRay when EllRay used the word “yeah”? p. 118
What had Dad purchased for EllRay? p. 118
What did EllRay like most about practicing his tricks with his dad? p. 122
What is a magician’s helper on stage usually called? p. 123
Describe the bag used in the first illusion? p. 131
What does EllRay pull out of the bag? p. 132
What foods are served at the wedding shower for Ms. Sanchez? p. 137
What is a boutonniere? p. 138 – 139
What enduring name does Ms. Sanchez call EllRay? p. 149
What magic word does the book end with? p. 149