When Opal and her father move to Florida, she has no idea what to expect. But she doesn't expect to find a dog in the grocery store who will change her life!
By: Katie DiCamillo
Discovery Questions
Opal asked the preacher about her mother. The preacher made a list of ten things about Opal’s mother. Write a list of ten things that describe who you are. Share it with an adult.
When Opal read the book to Gloria Dump is was an act of kindness. What other character in another book performs an act of kindness? Use a Venn diagram. How are they like Opal? How are they different? Share your diagram with a friend.
Miss Franny told Opal about her great-grandfather Litmus. He had learned that, “War is hell.” He thought there was nothing good about war. Why are countries so quick to jump into them? Talk about this with a parent.
What do you know about taking care of a dog? What have you learned by reading this book? Create a handbook. Make sure to include tips on feeding, grooming, and other important information. Draw and color the pictures!
Discovery Questions are available in 100+ languages in the app.
Book Details
Grade Level
3rd Grade
Book Code
106
Genre
Fiction
ISBN
9781536214352
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