Do you think the little girl will make it? If not why.

Chapter 9

Chapter 9 was when Nellie dresses up Edward in girl clothes and tells stories to him. I think nellie's daughter is going to be trouble for Edward.

Gabe (ELC Malaysia 5th grade)

Chapter 9

I learned that in chapter 9 Nellie puts girls clothes on Edward. At first Edward is mad then is is grateful because he thinks of the ocean. Also I think Nellie's daughter Lolly, is coming. I really like chapter 9.

Lydia 5th grade (ELC Malaysia)

What have you learned so far in the 2 chapters we've read?

Do you think the girl is treating Edward nicely or poorly?Why or why not?

Why do you think no one went after him when he left like the Tulanes.  I mean they could of went after him when he fell in the water.  Also Neleiy she would of realized he was gone and went searching and bull could off had his dog go get Edward, right?

Why do you think that everyone talks to Edward as if he is a person?  People don't usually talk to other stuffed animals as if they are people.

Answer these questions based on Ch. 5 & Ch. 6

Chapter 5

The house of Egypt Street became frantic with activity as the Tulane family

prepared for their voyage to England. What does frantic mean?

a. Calm

b. Crazy

c. Loud

d. Quiet

Abilene packed Edward his nicest clothes so that he could “cut a fine line”.

What does that mean?

a. To cut on the dotted line

b. To walk on the line

c. To impress people with his looks

d. To wear striped clothes

Why was Abilene clutching Edward so tightly as she cried?

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How does Edward feel about being held so tightly?

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What were the names of the brothers aboard the Queen Mary?

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What did Martin and Amos do to Edward?

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Chapter 6

Why did Edward keep his eyes open as he sank through the water?

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Far above Edward, the ocean liner with Abilene aboard it, sailed blithely

on... What does blithely mean?

a. Carefree

b. Quickly

c. Slowly

d. Harshly

Why didn’t Edward ever have any other emotions before, like love or

happiness?

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Do you think Edward will find his way home?

Edward will find Abilene later in the book at a doll store.

How will Edward find Abilene?

How come  Edward isn't going home to abaliene?

Do you think that Edward will keep on getting lost over and over again?  I do

Why is Lolly being mean to Edward? Is she jealous of Edward? Is she just being mean for no reason?

I don't agree with what lolly did because Edward is just an innocent rabbit that went through a miraculous journey

why do you think everyone in the book thinks of Edward as a person, It seems like they look into his eyes and take him along their adventure.

Do you think that Pelligrina misses Edward?

I don't know but think loly is mad because her sister/brother died and she thinks her sister/brother is getting replaced by a doll.

Do you think Edward will return to Abilene?

I wonder if Edward will be lost again. Right know he is with the hoboe do you think he will get lost?

Why does the fisherman's wife's daughter not like Edward?

Lolly

Why do you think Lolly put Edward in the trash? Do you agree with what she did?

Predictions and Presumptions (Preview)

1) Based on the book cover, what are some of your predictions about this novel?

2) Based on the introduction, what are some of your presumptions about the theme of this novel?

Pellagra should not expect anything of Edward because he is just a toy rabbit.
Pellagra says this because she does not expect anything out of Edward

Hi,
My name is Lydia Abner, can't wait for GRA.

Hi guys my name is Gabe looking forward to GRA

"You disappoint me."

Abilene's grandmother, Pellegrina, is not happy with Edward. "You disappoint me," she tells him while putting Abilene and Edward to bed one night. Why do you think she says this? What does she expect of him?