I really enjoyed this book. I liked that the author told the story from Jake's point of view- he had a great sense of humor and the author did a great job developing this character. It was interesting to read about the different struggles that Jake had and how he overcame many of these. I, like Jake, am leery about dogs after being bit last year. I thought his idea of getting to know his grandfather's dog was a good one. I also liked to read about Jake's relationship with his grandfather and how they got to know each other. I'm glad that Jake got to know his grandfather- this is something that I don't take for granted. I always make sure that I have time to visit with my grandparents when I am in Ohio, and I value the time I get to spend with them. Some questions for discussion:
Describe Jake’s feelings about his grandfather at the beginning of the novel. How do his feelings change throughout the book? What are some events that cause Jake's feelings to change?
Granddad tells Jake, “There’s nothing wrong with taking risks… It’s how we grow… I mean, you don’t have to do anything stupid. Risk is part of living a life, a full life.” Describe the physical and emotional risks Jake takes over the course of the novel. How does taking these risks change Jake? What are some risks you have taken in your life and how have they helped you grow?
All that Jake has are memories of his father. What does he worry about these memories? What are some memories that you have of a special family member or friend?
Aunt Ginny has taught Jake how to find something good or interesting in a person and reflect it at them. What does this mean? Give an example of a time that you could have used this advice.
While Granddad is staying at Jake’s apartment, he seems to be doing things that break the house rules— like letting Max eat his food on the kitchen dishes. Should Jake allow Granddad to break the rules if his mother will never find out or is he right to impose the house rules? Do you have house rules? What are they? Would you still follow those rules if no one would ever know if you broke them?
I liked this book. I liked this book because the author included humor and sadness. She used sadness when Jake's mom fell on the ice and broke her leg. She included humor when Jake's grandpas dog peed on every bush - Jarrett
Jake should not allow his granddad to break the house rules because that is not his house and Jake should take responsibilty and take care of his own house while his mother is away. Also if i break the house i would be in big trouble by my parents. If know sees me break the house rules im sure somebody will find out.
I Also think that granddad should not break house rules because it should not be his house forever Jake should tell granddad that that is not his house so you should not break the house rules. and i am pretty sure that granddad should now that he should not break anyone's house rules if that is not his house.
In the Begining of the story Jake did not talk much about is Grandfather. He didnt talk with his grandfather much, only Christmas and on his birthday. In the middle of the story when Jakes mom broke her leg and Jakes granddad came he change his fellings with him and they begon to bond with each other.
I do not have that much memory of alot of my family because most of my family lives fare away. One of my best memorys was when I went with my unkle to go pumpkin picking that was the best memory i have ever had!
Jake worries about that his mom is not going to by him a bike. I remember of my grandad that had died because he was sick.So, he could not do nothing about it,
I really enjoyed this book. I liked that the author told the story from Jake's point of view- he had a great sense of humor and the author did a great job developing this character. It was interesting to read about the different struggles that Jake had and how he overcame many of these. I, like Jake, am leery about dogs after being bit last year. I thought his idea of getting to know his grandfather's dog was a good one. I also liked to read about Jake's relationship with his grandfather and how they got to know each other. I'm glad that Jake got to know his grandfather- this is something that I don't take for granted. I always make sure that I have time to visit with my grandparents when I am in Ohio, and I value the time I get to spend with them. Some questions for discussion:
ReplyDeleteDescribe Jake’s feelings about his grandfather at the beginning of the novel. How do his feelings change throughout the book? What are some events that cause Jake's feelings to change?
Granddad tells Jake, “There’s nothing wrong with taking risks… It’s how we grow… I mean, you don’t have to do anything stupid. Risk is part of living a life, a full life.” Describe the physical and emotional risks Jake takes over the course of the novel. How does taking these risks change Jake? What are some risks you have taken in your life and how have they helped you grow?
All that Jake has are memories of his father. What does he worry about these memories? What are some memories that you have of a special family member or friend?
Aunt Ginny has taught Jake how to find something good or interesting in a person and reflect it at them. What does this mean? Give an example of a time that you could have used this advice.
While Granddad is staying at Jake’s apartment, he seems to be doing things that break the house rules— like letting Max eat his food on the kitchen dishes. Should Jake allow Granddad to break the rules if his mother will never find out or is he right to impose the house rules? Do you have house rules? What are they? Would you still follow those rules if no one would ever know if you broke them?
I liked this book. I liked this book because the author included humor and sadness. She used sadness when Jake's mom fell on the ice and broke her leg. She included humor when Jake's grandpas dog peed on every bush - Jarrett
ReplyDeleteJake should not allow his granddad to break the house rules because that is not his house and Jake should take responsibilty and take care of his own house while his mother is away. Also if i break the house i would be in big trouble by my parents. If know sees me break the house rules im sure somebody will find out.
ReplyDelete- Kyla Varlack
I Also think that granddad should not break house rules because it should not be his house forever Jake should tell granddad that that is not his house so you should not break the house rules. and i am pretty sure that granddad should now that he should not break anyone's house rules if that is not his house.
Delete-Kyla Varlack
In the Begining of the story Jake did not talk much about is Grandfather. He didnt talk with his grandfather much, only Christmas and on his birthday. In the middle of the story when Jakes mom broke her leg and Jakes granddad came he change his fellings with him and they begon to bond with each other.
ReplyDelete- Kyla Varlack
I do not have that much memory of alot of my family because most of my family lives fare away. One of my best memorys was when I went with my unkle to go pumpkin picking that was the best memory i have ever had!
ReplyDeleteElena
Jake worries about that his mom is not going to by him a bike. I remember of my grandad that had died because he was sick.So, he could not do nothing about it,
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