Brice Brenneman September 23,2002

1. The Pinballs Betsy Byars Brice Brenneman September 23,2002

2. Abook about Carlie, ThomasJ,and Harvey who get sentthe same foster home for a greatadventure. One Sentence Summary

3. Carlie was rude, stuck up name caller, and didn’t like anybody • When Carlie was sewing with Mrs.Mason. • When Thomas J found her earring. • When Harvey’s dad came. • When Harvey’s leg got infected. A very caring person. Who cared about people.

4. Figurative Language You were probably the ball. I guess even a blind pig can find an acorn every now and then. You know if somebody made a target of him the way he looks nobody would shoot him. People are going to quit buying Stamps if the post office doesn’t Start delivering the letters.

5. Turning Points Harvey… When he got the puppy. Carlie… When Harvey’s legs got infected. Thomas J. … When the first Benson twin died.

6. Twenty-five Years Later… Dear, Harvey Hi, from Carlie. I’m now a nurse at Riley’s Children Hospital. Do you remember when I read all the nurse books when we were with the Masons? Well I’ve followed my dream and I love it! I bring a basket of puppies everyday. Speaking of puppies, how is your dog breeding business going? Have you heard from Thomas J. lately? Anyway I’m writing to him as soon as I’m done writing to you. Did you know he is a researcher right now he is researching bone marrow. I’m inviting him and you to a buffet. If you are going to come call me at 567-9786 at home and if I’m not there call me on my cell phone at 795-7964. Hey listen got to go a kid got ran over by his dad’s car sounds bad by. Sincerely, Carlie

7. Interview With Brice Times reporter, “Harvey how do you like the Mason’s house.” Harvey “The Masons are really nice to me and the others their names are Carlie and Thomas J.” Brice Times reporter “ Would you consider your self an orphan?” Harvey “ Yes and No. We’re not orphans because we’ve lived with our parents at one point in time.”