When does the story take place?
Mid-1950s
Where does the story take place?
London
What is the name of the gang of boys?
Wormsley Common gang
Where does the gang hang out?
a parking lot
What is next to the parking lot?
A beautiful two-hundred year old house that survived the German Blitz
Who is the house's owner?
Mr. Thomas
What do the boys call Mr. Thomas
Old Misery
What does Mr. Thomas give the boys?
Chocolate Candy
Who designed the house?
Christopher Wren
Who is the gang's first leader?
Blackie
Who takes the gang's leadership away from Blackie?
T
What plan does T propose?
To completely destroy the house
Does T hate Mr. Thomas?
No - he says it would be no fun to destroy his house if he hated him
What day will the gang start their plan?
On Sunday after church
Why does Blackie agree to T's plan?
He thinks it will make the gang famous
What is one of the architectural wonders of the house?
A staircase held up by nothing
Who returns home early and unexpectedly?
Mr. Thomas
Where do the boys lure Mr. Thomas?
Into the outdoor loo (toilet)
What do the boys do with Mr. Thomas in the loo?
They lock him in, give him a blanket and food
What is the special thing T wants to destroy?
He wants to burn the owner's pound notes (money)
What do the boys tie the supporting beams of the house to?
A lorry (truck) in the parking lot
What happens the next morning?
The truck driver releases the truck's brake, and starts the truckThe truck pulls down the last parts of the house because it is tied to the house
Who lets Mr. Thomas out of the loo?
The truck driver
What is Mr. Thomas' reaction when he sees that his house is gone?
He is devastated
What does the truck driver do?
He laughs