VOCABULARY

1. alley (p. 108)- a narrow passageway between or behind building

2. Greyhound (p.108)- bus company

3. appearance (p. 111)- how something or someone looks

Discussion Questions

1. How do you think Iggy was able to acquire the old lady’s apartment for Kenny Kane and Max?

2. Why do you think Grim and Gram never gave Max the presents and letters his dad sent him when he was in prison?

What type of figurative language is used ?

• " I've been locked up like an animal.."

• " mean as animals.."

• " I just sit there like a lump.."