1.) The main protagonist is Josh. Josh's dad is currently being handcuffed and being sent to jail due to him stealing from a bank. I think I would feel pretty worried and sad because who knows how long the dad will be in jail, and he won't be caring for the family until a while.

2.) I think Josh really likes his dad and enjoys having his dad cheer when he scores a basket or encourage him even if he missed. He also is very understanding of what his dad has to do and his work. At the end of the chapter, Josh's dad gets arrested for robbing a bank and I think Josh's opinion of him hasn't changed because he knows his dad wouldn't do that.

3.) I think that the relationship between Nicole and Josh's mother is a very great one because they have been buddies for a very long time and they have great interactions. I think that because Josh and his mother have never met Holly before, it might be somewhat awkward for them since they have never spoke before, or they might start talking about common hobbies.

4.) In chapter 4, the book describes the weather as very long and hot summers with basically no rain. I think that this could create a drought and will increase the probability of a wildfire because of the heat.