Chapters 1-3

Reading Check

1. A sausage roll (Chapter 1)

2. A book about Einstein (Chapter 3)

Short Answer

1. Jenna believes her parents reported her missing. (Chapter 2)

2. Dylan believes he’s not like the other street kids who frequent the youth center. (Chapter 3)

Chapters 4-6

Reading Check

1. On his 16th birthday (Chapter 4)

2. Jenna (Chapters 4-5)

Short Answer

1. Twitch exchanges sexual favors with Brad for food and shelter. (Chapters 4, 6)

2. Dylan looks dirty and has no permanent address to use. (Chapter 6)

Chapters 7-9

Reading Check

1. His grandparents’ wedding photo (Chapter 7)

2. An ad for an alternative schooling computer program (Chapter 8)

Short Answer

1. Dylan briefly stayed with Amber when he first came to the streets, and they had sex. (Chapter 7)

2. Dylan thinks it’s better to keep his teeth than try to stand up for himself. (Chapter 9)

Chapters 10-12

Reading Check

1. Ritalin (Chapter 10)

2. Out to breakfast (Chapter 12)

Short Answer

1. Ainsley used to be a street kid.