The Gypsy Game facts for kids
The Gypsy Game is an exciting adventure book written by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. It was published in 1997 and is a follow-up to her popular book, The Egypt Game. All the main characters from the first book return for this new story.
Contents
What is The Gypsy Game About?
Starting a New Game
In this book, the group of friends who loved playing "Egypt" decide to start a new game. This time, they want to pretend they are "gypsies," also known as Romany people. They begin by reading many books and trying to learn about Romany traditions.
April is very excited and dives right into the new game. Marshall is also eager to play, just like he was in The Egypt Game. But Melanie feels a bit unsure as she learns more about the Romany culture.
Toby's Real-Life Connection
Then, Toby Alvillar shares something surprising: he actually has some Romany family history! He thinks he can get some special items from his grandmother to use as props for their new game. This makes the game feel even more real.
A Difficult Challenge for Toby
However, the children never actually get to play the Gypsy Game. Toby faces a difficult family situation about who he will live with. Because of this big pressure, Toby runs away from home. He starts living on his own, trying to survive on the streets.
Learning Important Lessons
As the friends try to find Toby, they learn some tough historical facts about Romany people. They also see the challenges faced by people without homes, like Toby. The story shows how the children work together to find Toby. In the end, they decide to stop their fantasy games. Instead, they choose to help with real-life problems and take on new responsibilities.
