Chapter 9

What is the main idea of this chapter?

Amanda's family, the Ellerbys, had many generations grow up in Willow Falls. What section of town did they live in?

Mrs. Grayson is talking about Amanda's great–great–grandfather who "turned this town on end with the whole feud."

What does "feud" mean in this sentence?

Who stopped Kylie in the hall at school to ask why Amanda wasn't in history class?

Instead of having a party, what does Amanda's family do for her birthday?

After Amanda opens Kylie's gift she says, "I lean in awkwardly to give her a hug, and my hand gets caught in her wig and it comes off.

What does "awkwardly" mean in this sentence?

Amanda finally gets to open the birthday gifts from her family.

What does she get from her parents?

Where does Amanda put the SpongeBob balloon before she goes to bed?

Were there any words that weren't clear to you?