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Edward Bloor
Edward Bloor was a former high school teacher who now writes young adult novels. He is most well-known for his books Tangerine and London Calling.
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What are the main events in the book tangerine by edward bloor?
"Tangerine" By Edward Bloor:
Setting: Tangerine County, Florida
-Paul lives in the development Lake Windsor Downs
-Goes to Lake Windsor Middle School
Characters:
Paul Fisher- main character, has glasses, is legally blind, brother is Erik, has mom and dad, moved to Florida from Houston Texas, likes to play soccer, in seventh grade
Erik Fisher-Paul's brother, plays football, has "the Erik Fisher football dream", in high school, goes to Lake Windsor high School
Dad- is super involved in "the Erik Fisher football dream",has 2 sons [Paul and Erik]
Mom-organized person, has 2 sons [Paul and Erik]
Arthur Bauer- Erik's friend, in high school with Erik
Mike Costello- Mr. Costello's son, in high school, dies from having hand on the metal goalpost outside and getting struck by lightning [while playing football]
Joey Costello-Mike's younger brother, goes to same school as Paul, Mr.Costello's son
Events:
1. Paul remembers a flashback of a guy in a ski mask in a car chasing him with a bat [he was young at the time on his bike]
2. Arrives at new house
3. Meets Mr.Costello
4. IEP form- Mom tells principal for Pauls blindness-form about his disability
5. Paul meets Joey
6. Paul sees Erik, Arthur, Tina, and Paige in his backyard hanging out
7. Paul and Joey take a run, discuss lightning
8. Soccer tryouts for Paul
9. Mike died
10. School [next day] says nothing about Mike's death
11. Parents come to the Fishers house to talk about afternoon practices [including the principal and coach]
12. Paul finds out he cant play soccer because of the IEP form
13. Mikes viewing at the funeral home, Joey invites Paul to go to the carnival with others
14. Carnival day
15. Principal and coach question Joey and Paul about vandalizing a carnival attraction [Tangerine middle school kids did it, not them]
16. Sinkhole happens same day as the questioning, Joey and Paul help get everyone out of there
17. Paul's dad gets his bosses job [His boss was Charley Burns]
18. Relocation plan talk for the middle schoolers because of the sinkhole, this happens in the sixth grade building
19. Paul wants to go to Tangerine middle school [because he thinks he wont have the IEP form so he can play soccer]
What ruined the move to Florida for paul in the book tangerine?
In the book "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor, Paul's move to Florida is significantly impacted by the challenges he faces, including the toxic environment created by his brother Erik's bullying and his family's focus on Erik's football success. Additionally, Paul struggles with feelings of isolation and the trauma from his past, particularly regarding the accident that caused his vision impairment. The tension within his family and the harsh realities of his new school environment further complicate his attempt to adapt to life in Florida.
Who is Mr Walski in the book Tangerine?
Mr. Walski is Pauls old coach and the current coach of Lake Windsor Middle School.
Why does paul in tangerine have to wear glasses?
In the beginning of the book he stared into an eclipse.
What was the first school Paul Fisher goes to in the book Tangerine?
The first school is Lake Windsor Middle.
What is Edward Bloor's official fan mail address?
According to his website, the official fan contact information for author Edward Bloor is an email address: ebloor@edwardbloor.net
Describe What happens after a citrus grower sells land to a developer for the book tangerine?
The developer burns down the tree.
Was there a 'taken' movie based on the book by edward bloor?
I dont know i think so
No. Definitely not. A girl does get kidnapped in both, but they have nothing else in common.
What happen to mike costello in the tangerine novel when he got hit by lighting?
he gets hit by lightning
What are 3 things that lake wisdnor home owners are dealing with in the book tangerine?
1.bugs. Peoples houses are getting fumagated and getting tents putted over them.
2.the muck fire. mr costello contacted
He cares about him
Where does the setting take place in the book tangerine?
The gray wall represents a barrier that cannot protect. No matter what the Fishers do, the outside will always make its way in. It is also a racial barrier between LWD and Tangerine Houses represent the facade LWD puts up to hide their flawed interiors
Who is joey costello in tengerine?
Paul Fisher's best friend, and an important character later in Tangerine by: Edward Bloor.
In the book Tangerine what caused Erik Fisher's mental illness?
I honestly think that it's because he always got what he wanted. He never really got caught doing anything, and when he did no one did anything about it. So, he went through life doing these completely wrong things, that he didn't really realize was wrong. Then when everything he did caught up to him, he realized he wasn't a good person. Which just made him sick of himself.
What happened in Erik Fishers first football game in the book Tangerine?
Eric kicked it nothing but the air. Then he made a perfect banana peel back flop landing in the mud. The people around us started laughing, hooting, and sharing, all at the same time.
Tangerine book how did the landscape change as paul and his mother enter tangerine?
In the Tangerine book, the landscape changes as paul and his mother enter tangerine due to views of big and expensive houses.
