To identify the central idea of a text, readers must

a. study the middle paragraph
b. read an authors anecdote.
c. notice key words and details.
d. listen to an authors interview .

(4) "oh, i've got better plans than that," laughed kerry. "i've got four firecrackers and two model rockets. care to join me in the backyard? "

this is the correct answer because of one simple word. "backyard"

no. but, i heard its a good book. you could look up the answers or summary on some website.