what was unusual about Clarrisa's plan for picking up the ransom money
This question is from the chapter " The kidnapping of clarrisa montgomerry "
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Explanation:
In criminal law, kidnapping is the unlawful transportation, asportation and ... Part of a series on ... connected with the child, within the meaning of section 1 of the Child Abduction Act 1984.
Explanation:
The Kidnapping of Clarissa Montgomery
Author:-
ROBIN KLEIN (born 28 February 1936) is an Australian writer.She is famous for writing books for children.Some of her famous works include Hating Alison Ashley , Halfway Across The Galaxy and Turn Left and Came Back to Show You I Could Fly.She lives in Melbourne,Australia.She has won many awards for her books.She lives near Melbourne,Australia.
Summary
When Clarissa is kidnapped, she bosses her captors into doing the job right, or her way. But her parents don't want her back and the crooks are stuck with her.
WORD MEANINGS :-
Abduction-The action of taking someone away against their will.
Snarled-Spoke in an unpleasant,angry way.
Loaded-very rich (here)
Scat-To tell someone to go away.
Dealt out-Gave cards to Clarissa to play.
Jeered-Shouted or laughed at the kidnappers.
Corny-old fashioned,dull.
Ambush-an attack from a hidden position.
Pier-A structure built from the land over water and used for getting on and off boats.
Draughty-old and uncomfortable because of currents of cool air.
Supervise-watch
Bristling-standing up,to be covered with.
Anxiously-uneasily
Barn-a farm building used for storing grains.
Frowning-Showing anger.
Real Estate Business-Business of land property and construction.
Conviction-a strong belief or opinion about something.
Admonished-(here) warned the kidnappers firmly.
Butterfingers- Someone who has a tendency to drop things.
Ransom-the money paid to free somebody who has been captured illegally (kidnapped)
Complete the sentences:-
1.This story is about the kidnapping of Clarissa .
2. Humphrey thought that Clarissa was in shock .
3. Two things that bring out Humphrey's kindness are making food for Clarissa and letting her play poker.
4.The character who doubled ransom money was Clarissa herself.
5.When the briefcase lid was opened, they found bricks and a typed letter.