QIs "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl" based on a novel?
AKit Kittredge is a character from the American Girl product line of dolls, clothes, books, movies, and accessories that have been developed as a way of teaching history to young girls. Each character, usually a preteen, lives during a different time and in a different setting in America. Kit lives in Cincinnati, Ohio during the Great Depression (1934). Her full name is Margaret Mildred Kittredge. Valerie Tripp is the author of the American Girl book series. The novel was adapted for the screen by South African-born screenwriter Ann Peacock.
QDid hobos really leave signs on people's mailboxes for other hobos to read?
AYes. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, hobos placed markings on fences, posts, bridges, railroad trestles, and other structures to help each other find aid or steer clear of trouble. Hobos used an elaborate sign system that included symbols like a cross (religious talk will get a good meal), a bird (free telephone), a shovel (work available), and arrows (showing the way to go). A cat (kind lady), fish bones (good garbage), and a circle with two arrows leading away from it (danger!) are three such markings shown in the movie. More information about hobo signs can be seen here or here. Modern hobos now communicate with their cellphones and through email.
QA Note Regarding Spoilers
AThe following FAQ entries may contain spoilers. Only the biggest ones (if any) will be covered with spoiler tags. Spoiler tags have been used sparingly in order to make the page more readable.
Share this
