Why does Mama change her mind and decides to let Chester stay (after the fire had taken place)? He plays one of Mama’s favorite Italian songs. He gives her money. He and his friends clean up the mess made by the fire.

It was very colorful and filled with light, but also very noisy. What did Chester see that made him feel better? He saw the same star in the sky that he liked to look at in Connecticut.

Why does Chester decide to stay in New York? He does not know how to get home. He likes Tucker better than his friends back home. He wants to eat liverwurst every day from now on.

Chester Cricket Book Series (7 Books) Tucker is a streetwise city mouse. He thought he’d seen it all. But he’s never met a cricket before, which really isn’t surprising, because, along with his friend Harry Cat, Tucker lives in the very heart of New York City―the Times Square subway station.

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Major Conflict The first conflict revolves around the Bellinis’ financial situation. Their newsstand is not doing well, and they need some way to make money. Another conflict involves Chester Cricket himself, and whether or not he will be allowed to stay with the Bellinis.

For years, I had been singing the praises to parents of the 1960 novel, The Cricket in Times Square (Ages 9-13, younger if reading aloud), as a perfect read-aloud chapter book for those eager to follow longer, more complex stories—but not yet in possession of the reading ability to get there themselves.

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Later, when Mario wakes up as his parents have returned, he realizes later that Chester has gone home, but accepts this by saying: “And I’m glad.” The story ends with Tucker telling Harry that maybe they’ll visit the Connecticut country area one day.

Tucker is a streetwise city mouse. He thought he’d seen it all. But he’s never met a cricket before, which really isn’t surprising, because, along with his friend Harry Cat, Tucker lives in the very heart of New York City―the Times Square subway station. Chester Cricket never intended to leave his Connecticut meadow.

How does Mario react to Chester’s departure? Sad, silent….but then he was happy for Chester. A reference to a familiar person, place or event.

How did Mario know that Chester wouldn’t come back? The bell was missing, so he just knew Chester was gone. Sai Fong brought out a book to help Mario with his problem.

Mr. Smedley is so impressed by the cricket that he decides to write a letter to the music editor of The New York Times and the people of New York. He describes Chester’s amazing talent and explains where this musical genius may be seen and heard. How does Mr.

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Why is he impressed with Chester? Mr. Smedley is a music teacher who come to the newsstand at the end of every month at 10:30am and his prophecy to Chester is that Chester will become a musician. He is impressed with Chester’s chirp.

George Selden tells the story of The Cricket in Times Square from a limited and omniscient point of view. In this manner, the author adopts a ‘god-like’ perspective, moving from one character’s perspective to another. Selden gives each of these characters a first-person perspective during interactions.

Smedley comes to the newsstand to buy a coy of Musical America. 5) Chester learns new songs by listening to radio.