Activities

Becoming a Veterinarian

Like Josie, many kids think about becoming a veterinarian when they grow up. Check out these videos about what it takes!
How Much Should Abe's
Bus Ticket Have Cost?
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If Abe hadn’t accidentally joined a group of kids on the bus to Baltimore, how much would his ticket have cost? How long was his journey to the city? Go here to find out!

• Choose One Way or Round Trip. Which do you think Abe would’ve chosen?

• Choose the starting location for the trip. Do you remember the name of the town where Josie and Abe live?

• Choose the destination. What is the city where the O’s play?

• You can pick any date—this is just for fun!

• Look at the Passengers dropdown menu. Does Abe qualify for a child ticket based on his age? Choose one ticket, since Abe travels alone. What happens when you try to find the price and schedule?

• Reset the Passenger setting in order find out the price for an adult ticket.

• How long is the trip?

• How much is a ticket?

Feeding a Bearded Dragon

Josie did some research about what to feed Zuzu. Perhaps she found this cool video!

Manny Machado and the Baltimore Orioles

Abe loves Manny Machado and the Baltimore Orioles. You can learn more about both!
Check out this cool compilation video of Manny's top moments with the Os!
Watch a video of the national anthem at Camden Yards, where fans sing Ohh!
What team does Manny play for now? Search here to find out!

Juicy Fruit Gum

Josie and Abe love Juicy Fruit, which Abe says is “fruity chewy.” Check out these vintage TV commercials!

What Color Would You Paint Your Room?

Dad goes to a store the author made up called Snyder’s to get paint to surprise Mom. They sell all different paints. If you got to paint a room any color you wanted, what would you choose?
In the book Dad chooses “Mint Chip Green,” a real color by Benjamin Moore paints. If you use the search bar, you can find a PPG color that’s very close to that name. What is it?

The Zuzu Secret

by Miriam Chernick

Nobody can know that twelve-year-old Josie is keeping a bearded dragon under her bed. No pets. That’s her family’s rule, even though her dream is to become a veterinarian.

Josie’s fifteen-year-old brother Abe has a dream, too: to see the Baltimore Orioles play at Camden Yards. But he has a rare disease called Prader-Willi syndrome that restricts his independence, and Mom’s car accident right as they move to a new town means Dad is too busy for baseball.

Can Josie and Abe work together and hatch a plan to achieve their dreams, even if it means sharing secrets that could get them both in big trouble?

Book cover of The Zuzu Secret, with a bearded dragon hiding under a bed
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