Chapter 7: The Flying Train Committee

If you were in a school group with Sheila, what is something that would be great about having her in your group, and what is something that would be challenging?

Chapter 6: Fang Hits Town

In the Bloomingdale's shoe department, Peter's mom realized that he had a hole in his sock. She thought it was terrible of peter to go shopping for shoes with a big hole in his sock. Peter tried to wriggle his toe around so the hole didn't show. He thought, "My mother sure worries about silly things!"  Sometimes parents and adult friends worry about the things you do. Blog about the things that your parents or other adults worry about when it comes to you.

Chapter 5: The Birthday Bash

Chapter 5: The Birthday Bash

At Fudge's party, Peter was in charge of leading the games with the younger kids. His mother had a party book that said three year olds like to dance around with balloons. Even though he felt like one of the world's greatest living fools, Peter showed the kids how to dance and play games with the balloons. Birthday parties are a fun time because of the neat games that are played. Remember a favorite party that you attended. Share a few details about the party. Why was it your favorite?

Chapter 4: My Brother the Bird

What would you have done differently to prevent Fudge's accident?

Chapter 3: The Family Dog

What would your life be like if you could just eat your favorite foods all the time?

Chapter 2: Mr. and Mrs. Juicy-O

How do you think Peter's parents felt about the assumptions that the Yarby's were making towards their children?  What could the Yarby's have done differently and why?

Chapter 2: Mr. and Mrs. Juicy-O

When Mr. and Mrs. Yarby spent the night, Peter got to eat dinner with the adults. He said, "Being nine had its advantages!"  What kind of advantages do you have at your age?

Chapter 1: The Big Winner

In this chapter, Peter wins a turtle at the birthday party. When he gets home, his mother isn't thrilled about the new pet. Describe an experience you have had that is similar to Peter's. Have you ever brought something home that your parents were not particularly fond of? Can you identify with how Peter is probably feeling?  Share your experience.