A Story Report

Character’s Name: Robbo

Title of the story: Dumpa’s the Problem

This story is about…

Robbo and his sister, Callie who has an “action plan” to get rid of their
stepfather Roy The Beard and reconcile their own parents. However, Callie’s
plan backfires when their mum gives birth to Dumpa, their stepbrother.
Dumpa is very attached to Roy and that’s why he’s the problem to their plan.

The setting of this story is…

• Mum’s house
• Dad’s house
• Shopping arcade
• Gina’s Ice Cream Parlour
• School
• Hawksmoor Hill

The main characters in this story are…

The two siblings Callie and Robbo. Callie is an intelligent girl who wants her
parents to get back together and at times can be very rude towards her
stepfather. Robbo is the younger brother who just follows whatever Callie
instructs him to do even though he does not have any ill feelings towards his
stepfather.

Describe the main character.

Other important people in the story are…
Roy Nicknamed as The Beard. Very much
detested by Callie. Adored by Dumpa.

Hope The children’s mother. A quarrelsome

woman, mostly because of Callie’s
actions.

Dumpa The child of Ray and Hope. Loves and

dotes on Roy.

The biggest problem in the story is…

Actually not Dumpa but Callie who tries to separate her mother and
stepfather. Unfortunately the blame is put on Dumpa because of his
attachment towards Roy which thwarts Callie’s “action plan.”
worksheet adapted from Education World®
step by wicked step by anne fine
Some important events in the story are…
• The parents split
• Roy the beard moves in
• Dumpa’s arrival
• Callie’s conflict with Roy
• Children’s “action plan” to get rid of Roy and reconcile their parents
• Roy quarrels with Hope and leaves home for a week.
• Robbo’s confrontation
• Callie moves out from mum’s house to stay with her father

At the end of the story…

The children’s “action plan” backfires and instead of Roy moves out, Callie’s
the one who goes on to stay with her father. Hope and Roy tries to mend
their relationship for Dumpa’s sake.

I/We thought this story…

Tell whether you liked or didn’t like this story. Give 3 reasons for your opinion.

worksheet adapted from Education World®

step by wicked step by anne fine