38 pages • 1 hour read
The Chalk Box Kid
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Chapters 1-3Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of bullying.
Chapter 1 Summary: “The Room”
On Gregory’s ninth birthday, he waits at his Aunt Grace’s house. Although he would usually spend time drawing or painting, he is upset about the lack of celebration for his birthday and can only wait anxiously to hear the sound of his parents’ car returning. He thinks that this is his worst birthday ever, because his parents have spent the whole day moving into a new house. His father has lost his factory job, so the family has to move.
Finally, his parents come to pick him up, and they drive to the new house. The small house needs a paint job and has no yard at all. Mother sends Gregory to bed. He asks where he is supposed to sleep, and she shows him that they have converted a porch into a bedroom for him. Gregory is very excited, because it is the first room of his own he has ever had. He thinks that this makes the day his best birthday ever.
A large drawing of Gregory’s new room appears on Pages 8 and 9.
Chapter 2 Summary: “Uncle Max”
The next morning, Gregory spends time painting in his new room. He is frustrated that his tablet of paper is so small, but he paints a sunflower that he is happy with.
