VOCABULARY

1. Tweedy (p.93)- garment made out of tweed cloth

2. Toxic (p.93)- poisonous

3. Gizmo (p.95)- gadget

4. Rigged (p.97)- set up

5. Platform (p.97) - a raised level surface

Discussion Questions

1. Why does Grim say, “I’m telling tales, my dear, not lies. Lies are mean things, and tales are meant to entertain”? Do you agree or disagree with him? Explain.

2. What makes Kevin’s gift so special to Max?

3. What do you think is happening as the chapter ends?

What type of figurative language is used ?

• .."You could hear a mouse fart.."

• .."he's really a kid at heart.."