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Replay (2005) (edit title/settings)

by Sharon Creech (Author) (edit contributors)

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Leo's papa stood in the doorway, gazing down at him. "Leo, you make gold from pebbles," and the way he said it, Leo could tell that this was a good thing. He may have been given a bit part in the school play ... but Leo dreams he is the biggest star on Broadway. Sure, his big, noisy family... read more

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Twelve-year-old Leo has a talent for transforming the everyday into the extraordinary. That's why they call him fog boy. He's always dreaming, always replaying things to his brain. He fantasizes about who he is in order to discover who he will become. As an actor in the school play, he is... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Twelve-year-old Leo has a talent for transforming the everyday into the extraordinary. That's why they call him fog boy. He's always dreaming, always replaying things to his brain. He fantasizes about who he is in order to discover who he will become. As an actor in the school play, he is poised and ready for the curtain to open. But in the play that is his life, Leo is eager to find out what part will be his.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Leo: A daydreamer and actor, Leo is the main character of this book.
  • Pietro: Leo's brother who plays football
  • Rosaria: Leo's aunt who is a mystery
  • Papa: Leo's father.
  • Nunzio: Leo's singing brother. Nunzio has a major lisp problem.
  • Grandma: Leo's grandmother
  • Rumpopo: The character that Leo's play is based on
  • Mr. Beeber: Leo's drama class teacher, the writer of the play mentioned throughout the story, Rumpopo's Porch.
  • Carmella: One of Leo's aunts
  • Grandpa: Leo's grandfather
  • Angela: One of Leo's aunts
  • Maddalena: One of Leo's aunts
  • Lucia: One of Leo's counsins
  • Tina: One of Leo's cousins
  • Contento: Leo's soccer-playing sister.
  • Guido: One of Leo's Uncle's
  • Johnny: The little brother of one of Leo's friends who died when he was young
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First Sentence edit see section history

From his perch in the male tree, Leo hears a cry of distress, a high-pitched yelping.

Table of Contents edit see section history

1. The Cast
2. Boy Wonder
3. What They Call Him
4. The Attic
5. Home
6. The Genius
7. Tapping
8. Tryouts
9. Practice
10. Leaping
11. Then and Now
12. Pietro and Nunzio
13. Improvising
14. Papa's Script
15. Obsessed
16. The Shoes
17. The Relatives
18. Papa
19. The Bird
20. The Abysmal Cast
21. Many Papas
22. Goals
23. Chores
24. Discussions
25. The Microscope
26. Chili Bear
27. The Relatives Return
28. Crash, Smash, Crumple
29. Splat
30. Agony
31. The Album
32. Rosaria
33. The Old Crone
34. Worries
35. Rehearsals
36. Jitters
37. The Play
38. The News
39. Finale: What We Did Today
40. Mr. Beeber's Play: "Rumpopo's Porch"

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Sharon Creech (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Joanna Cotler
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0060540192
Page Count: 180

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: PZ7.C8615 Re 2005
  • Dewey: FIC Creech

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