Key learning points

1. In this section of the book, we see Joseph subjected to bullying.
2. Adonis intervenes, putting Bert at risk; Joseph helps Bert escape, but he is not thanked for this.
3. We can compare character experiences across a book, identifying a character's lows and highs.
4. We can try and spot connections between different characters and their experiences.
5. These connections might be intended by the author or not.

Keywords

• Prediction - an educated guess, based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge

• Compare - make a judgement about the similarities and differences between different things or whether one is better than the other

• Connection - a similarity or link between two things

Common misconception