Stepping+on+the+cracks

= Stepping On The Cracks = Theme: bullying Thematic Statement: Bullying can make you realize that boys are total amateurs. Title: Stepping on the Cracks Author: Mary Downing Hahn Setting: College Park, Maryland Point of View: first person Main Characters: Margaret:a cowardly girl afraid of gordy and his crew as he consantly calls out challenges for her to try. Elizabeth: margrets bold best friend that encourages Margaret to do any of the crazy challenges Gordy throws at them. Gordy: a true bully to Margaret and Elizabeth that could careless what people think. Central Conflict: Elizabeth and Margaret are being bullied by a boy named Gordy, who makes them leary on their feelings about war. How was the theme developed? Gordy terrorizes sweet little girls by tearing down their tree house and informing them on a scary little secret in his secret hide-out. E.C. What symbols were used in the story to support the theme? Blue and Gols stars in the windows of their neigbors homes Would I read another story by Mary? NO, her stories are sad. I think I want To cry!!!!!! Which was my favorite? The Clique, I lOVE the way she expresses her feelings in the story. Home