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Compare Sergeant Buggies and Nuts to Mateo and Ashwin.

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How has Mila's and Mateo's relationship changed throughout their "Midnight War" adventure? Give specific examples to support your thinking.

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Why doesn't Mateo think of Johnny as a bad guy?

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On page 110, Mateo is thinking about the secret he's keeping from Ashwin. "I hate being wrong. Being wrong is worse than being in trouble." Does he still believe that after his secret is revealed on page 120? What evidence from the text makes you think so?
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Mateo, Ashwin, and Mila create "armor" and protection to confront the skunks. What would your armor be? How would you catch the skunks?
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On p.65 it states, "... nobody cuts through Mr. Mendoza's yard. Ever."

Why do you think this is a neighborhood "rule"?
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Why is Mateo not sure if he wants to go ride bikes with Johnny, Danny, and the others? What helps him to make up his mind?
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In fantasy, authors oftentimes use personification giving animals human traits. Do you think the skunks were really talking or was something else going on?
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Look at the front cover and read the summary on the back. Two skunks stole Mateo's bike!!! Make a prediction about this midnight adventure.
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On p. 6 Mateo explains that he grabbed the straps of his backpack so that his little sister, Mila, couldn't hold his hand. Why do you think he did this?

Las Positas is the name of a busy street, what is your family's rule for crossing at a busy street?
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Why aren't Mateo and Johnny friends anymore? How is his friendship with Ashwin different from the one he had with Johnny?
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Robin Yardi uses effective language to capture her readers' interest and to help them make movies in their minds. For example, in the first few chapters, she uses onomatopoeia, such as Bang, and strong verbs such as crunching, squirted, and exploded. Jot some examples that you found.
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Spanish words and phrases are found throughout this story. On. p. 47 Mateo worries about his Spanish not being "good enough". Why does he feel this way? Do you speak another language at home or know another language??
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