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What type of figurative language is the author using? Explain how you know this

Why is it effective? why did the author include this piece of figurative language? what does it help you learn or understand about the characters, plot, conflict, etc?

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What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive? Negative?
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? What do we learn or understand about the characters, plot, setting, plot, etc?

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What does the reader learn or start to understand?
Why is it important to the plot? does it:
- reveal characters personality traits, feelings, thoughts and/or motives?
- move the plot forward by motivating characters to make decisions or take action
-reveal important details or secrets
what can the reader infer?

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In the book, Aleena is angry at her little brother for ruining her birthday party. I can't relate to Aleena because I never had a younger brother before, but what I learn from Aleena's experience is that she was mad at Hakeem for ruining her "life" because he didn't know what was right or wrong at the time. Being an older sibling can be tiring for her because she gets the blame for Hakeem's actions sometimes.

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In this scene, Hakeem scribbles all over Aleena's walls and spills her slime on the carpet floor. I relate to this because as a younger child, I used to ruin my older siblings stuff and blame them for everything. I even got slime one time and accidently spilled it on the couch pillows. In some of these incidents I did, I was able to tell that what I did was wrong, albeit a mistake. Other times, I don't realize my mistakes in these situations and get confused whenever someone got mad at me.

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Goal 1- Stay focused for at least 20 minutes

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Goal 1- Stay focused for at least 20 minutes

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I was able to read for about 10 minutes but as I was reading, I got antsy and looked at the clock. I couldn't focus after that. In order  to complete this goal, I will use a solution I did in Semester one, which was to ask questions in my head about certain parts in the book to keep me focused on the topic of the book

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In the book, Preston is playing ping pong with his friend, Russ. They both hear Preston's parents fighting in the other room and russ brings up the idea of divorce and saying how it's good and the benefits he would get from it. Obviously Preston is upset and they have a fight themselves. I can relate because my parents are divorced and the way some people tried to comfort me is telling me that I would get some benefits from it like how I would have two holidays or two houses. It didn't really help because I wanted to spend it as a family, together.

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In the book, Preston is with his grandma and she loves the piano. She asks him if he would like to try and he declines because he doesn't like music. I can't relate to Preston in this scene because unlike him, I love to listen to music daily and it's become somewhat a part of my identity as a person.

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In the book, Preston has his family over for thanksgiving and everyone brings up Megan, who recently passed due to Preston's father shooting her. They feel uncomfortable talking about his dad. I can relate to this because when kids are around during the holiday, nobody brings up my dad because we want to have a good time without making anyone feel uncomfortable with his name brought up to the table.

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In the book, Preston's father is in jail for murdering his mother and he visits him every sunday. I can't relate to this scene because when my dad was put into prison, I only got phone calls and didn't get to see him (I was young so maybe that's why my mom didn't let me) but I can see Preston having mixed feelings about seeing him.

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2/2/22 Goal 1 continued (School, 20 ish minutes)

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2/2/22 Goal 1 continued (School, 20 ish minutes)

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I was able to read after I finished the other short story, for at least 20 minutes. I obviously looked at the clock impatiently. I want to read more until the period bell rings and in order to do that, I'll be using the same method I used today and what I wrote in my other goal.

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"If walls could talk, they would whisper 'hello' and call me by my name." (Chasing Forgiveness, p. 101)

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"If walls could talk, they would whisper 'hello' and call me by my name." (Chasing Forgiveness, p. 101)

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What type of figurative language is the author using? Explain how you know this
The author used personification. I know this because the use an object and give it human-like manners.

Why is it effective? why did the author include this piece of figurative language? what does it help you learn or understand about the characters, plot, conflict, etc?

It's effective because it shows how Preston is still a kid going through something traumatic. He doesn't know if it's right to forgive his father or hate him. It helps me understand more about Preston and how much this has affected his life. He is stuck between two decisions and wonders if his mom is mad that he still loves his dad after what he did to his mother.

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After finishing my first goal, I created a new goal. When I was reading my book today, I didn't quite understand some scenes. Nonetheless, I kept reading. In order to fully comprehend the book, I will look back to pages and read it and understand it better so I can enjoy the book.

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Preston gets to see his dad in Prison and writes him letters to show that he does miss him. I can relate to Preston in this scene because I sometimes call my dad during holidays and although I can't visit him, I can still talk to him through technology.

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In the book, Preston gets into a race with a guy at school with their bikes. This ends up into a conflict and turns to a physical fist fight between the two boys because one of the boys made an offensive comment towards Preston's dad. I can't really relate to this because even though people say some off-handed comments about him, I usually keep my cool and stay calm about it. I can see how Preston feels though because I do feel like getting my negative emotions out as well and I understand why Preston did what he did, despite his thoughts being more rational, contrasting towards his actions.

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I felt calm while reading today and I really liked today's reading. I got to see Preston mature and he can finally see his dad again back in his arms. I enjoy Preston's character because he seems like a kid who people can relate to despite the circumstances.

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In the short story, Raven has a little sister, brooke, who she considers her half-sister because her dad left her. Raven feels a bit jealous and angry at Brooke because she feels as if her dad treats her the way he treated Raven before the incident, and she thinks that maybe her dad cares more about Brooke than he did with her. I can see some similarities with me and Raven because when my dad moved away, my mom told me he had another family over there and a daughter. I was a little mad but mostly anxious because I don't know how he was truly feeling over there and if he still cared about me.

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Preston and his friend Jason was sneaking out to meet up with two girls named Heather and Colleen. After sharing a bit of themselves, the next day comes and Jason and Preston talks about how Heather loves Preston. Preston's response caught me a little off-guard because I thought he liked her enough to not break up with her like with his other girlfriends. I can't relate to him in this part because I wouldn't just throw away a relationship that fast, but I understand from his perspective. He didn't want to keep her around if all she's staying for is out of pity and sympathy.

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"They shimmer like the glitter I once used on a Father’s Day card" (Half-a-Moon, P.6 paragraph 1)

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"They shimmer like the glitter I once used on a Father’s Day card" (Half-a-Moon, P.6 paragraph 1)

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What type of figurative language is the author using? Explain how you know this

The author used a simile to describe the stars. I know this because they compared two different things in order to make the other more vivid to the reader.

Why is it effective? why did the author include this piece of figurative language? what does it help you learn or understand about the characters, plot, conflict, etc?\

It's effective because it shows the reader a sense of what the stars may look like in the perspective of Raven. I think she included this to show the flashbacks for Raven when she was making a card for her dad. It helped me understand how much her dad meant to her and how seeing Brooke makes her feel the way she is.

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 “Sarah is pretty, intelligent, fun to be with...” (Shusterman p. 184 #).

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 “Sarah is pretty, intelligent, fun to be with...” (Shusterman p. 184 #).

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Connotation: wiseacre (negative )
Connotation: clever (positive)
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive? Negative?
neutral because Preston lists all the good traits of Sarah but seeing Sarah reminds him of his mom, which leaves a bad taste on his tongue
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? What do we learn or understand about the characters, plot, setting, plot, etc?
It shows how Preston is on the fence because he sees Sarah as a potential suitor for his dad but at the same time he doesn't want his dad seeing another women. We learn that Preston still doesn't forgive his dad, even though he says he did because seeing Sarah ignited his emotions and now he second-guesses himself.

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"'Sarah is acting awfully weird lately” (Shusterman and page #204).

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"'Sarah is acting awfully weird lately” (Shusterman and page #204).

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Connotation: bizarre (negative)
Connotation: peculiar (neutral)
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive? Negative?
Negative because in this scene, Preston talks to his friend, Jason, and tells him how crazy and unfamiliar Sarah is acting at the moment.
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? What do we learn or understand about the characters, plot, setting, plot, etc?
It shows that Preston is having second thoughts of Sarah and decided he doesn't really enjoy her company. We learn that Preston doesn't want to call another woman 'mom' which foreshadows how he doesn't wanna admit that he has mixed feelings for his dad.

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 “-and without fences he's free enough to dream” (Shusterman and page #130).

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 “-and without fences he's free enough to dream” (Shusterman and page #130).

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Denotation: wooden, vertical (usually) posts that protect a home
Connotation: guarding, protecting,  or something to hold someone back
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive? Negative?
The mood is sort of neutral but leaning more towards positive because it shows it shows that he's hopeful to see his kids soon but also worries about their reaction to see him (as later seen in the story).
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? What do we learn or understand about the characters, plot, setting, plot, etc?
This helps visualize the enclosure that Danny is in and how these low fences, allow Danny to dream about when he finally gets out.(explain the mood and/or visual description). This word/phrase reveals information about Danny by showing how he cares a lot about his family and how he made promises to Preston that when he gets out, he would be able to do the things that he wanted to do with his son(s). The impact this has on the reader is that we visualize and understand a bit of Danny's perspective because it shows how eager yet nervous he is to get out. He's nervous to see the familiar faces of his deceased wife's family members and also he's nervous to see his kids, who he must think that they won't recognize him anymore when even he doesn't recognize himself.  That's why he makes promises to Preston, to show that he still does care for him and regrets not being there for him. These 'fences' block Danny from getting to his kids and earning their forgiveness.

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Danny and Preston finally talk about Danny's actions and why he did what he did
What does the reader learn or start to understand?
I believe the author’s purpose for this conversation between Preston  and Danny is to show the reader how Preston genuinely forgives his father instead of what people told him to do. Together, these two sections of dialogue show the reader how Preston develops and has a better insight on the situation now that Danny told him the truth and how much he regrets everything. The result of this talk between them gives them a better relationship and finally release hidden secrets.
what can the reader infer?
AFter this conversation, we can assume that Preston and Danny's relationship is now better and stronger, because they finally open up to eachother.

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Preston and Danny have a heated argument because of the party that Preston threw.
Explain what is happening in this section of dialogue.
What does the reader learn or start to understand?
Why is it important to the plot?
this conversation between Preston and his father, Danny, is to show the argument between them. This helps the reader understand the pent up feelings between the two characters and how Preston doesn't want his dad falling love with another woman other than his deceased mother. It shows that even though Preston has stated that he does  forgive him but deep down, he resents him but loves him at the same time. This creates a conflict and moves the plot forward and makes the reader wanting for more/wanting to see how it gets resolved.

The reader can infer that that there will be a resolution soon but for now, they need to walk away and calm their emotions.

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She always answers such questions the way Christ himself might" Shusterman p. 194.

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She always answers such questions the way Christ himself might" Shusterman p. 194.

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What type of figurative language is the author using? Explain how you know this
This piece of figurative language is a metaphor because it compares two people, one human and another a religious figure of christianity
Why is it effective? why did the author include this piece of figurative language? what does it help you learn or understand about the characters, plot, conflict, etc?
The author included this piece of information to show how the grandma is very religious and looks up to Jesus. The reader understands that the Grandma is close to this religious figure in Preston's eyes that he sees her as sort of a replica of Christ, which shows how insightful she is and how she has a deeper perceptive than Preston.

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“We're all sort of just swept along in the enthusiastic beating of Sarah's slick reptilian wings. We're all hooked by her pterodactyl talons whether we like it or not." Shusterman p. 195)

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“We're all sort of just swept along in the enthusiastic beating of Sarah's slick reptilian wings. We're all hooked by her pterodactyl talons whether we like it or not." Shusterman p. 195)

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What type of figurative language is the author using? Explain how you know this
This piece of figurative language is a metaphor because it take two things and compares it as if one was the other.

Why is it effective? why did the author include this piece of figurative language? what does it help you learn or understand about the characters, plot, conflict, etc?
The author included this piece of information to show how Sarah is persistent and dominant. The impact this has on the reader is to show the reader that she is pulling Preston's dad in different directions, showing that she is very outgoing and has a positive demeanor.

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"'I thought I wouldnt be able to find the place, but...I never thought you'd be waiting outside for me." Shusterman p150

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"'I thought I wouldnt be able to find the place, but...I never thought you'd be waiting outside for me." Shusterman p150

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Danny finally comes home and finds his sons waiting for him outside.

This is important to the plot because it shows the Danny thinks that he doesn't deserve their forgiveness but craves it at the same time. He doesn't want his kids to hate him like the rest of the world does.

what can the reader infer?
We can infer that Danny will act more strangely throughout the story and will do whatever it takes to make sure his kids won't experience uncomfort when they are around him after what he did to their mom.

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"'They'll throw the book at him," Shusterman p.74

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"'They'll throw the book at him," Shusterman p.74

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Denotation: Book - a written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers.

Connotation: "Throw the book at" - to severely punish someone
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive? Negative?
Negative, because Preston's grandparents are talking about Danny and what could happen to him, like him being in jail.
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? What do we learn or understand about the characters, plot, setting, plot, etc?
The author added this to show that the grandpa is skeptical about Danny and how Lorraine forgave him so easily. He said this as if he still did care for Danny and although he tried to hate him, he couldn't bring himself to.

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"I could hate dad like I hate the Devil." (Shusterman, p.76)

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"I could hate dad like I hate the Devil." (Shusterman, p.76)

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What type of figurative language is the author using? Explain how you know this
The author uses a simile in order to express that Preston, if he wanted to, can hate his father like how he hates the devil, comparing that he hates the devil but can hate the devil like how he could hate his dad.

Why is it effective? why did the author include this piece of figurative language? what does it help you learn or understand about the characters, plot, conflict, etc?
this piece is effective because it shows the mindset of young Preston and how he is thinking of the actions of his dad. His surroundings affect his thinking and makes him wonder if he should hate his dad, even if he doesn't.

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"Having nothing to think about but the field. This is my quilt." (shusterman p.84)

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"Having nothing to think about but the field. This is my quilt." (shusterman p.84)

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Denotation: Quilt - "a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching, typically applied in a decorative design."
Connotation: Something that can be comforting for someone/safe-space
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive? Negative?
I see this as more positive because it shows that Preston has something that he can run to whenever he feels negative emotions course through him.
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? What do we learn or understand about the characters, plot, setting, plot, etc?
I think the author used this word to express that even with everything going on around him, he has a safeplace he can go to that helps him run away from distractions. It added more about Preston and his hobbies, as well as what's important to him.

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I read from the first page to 45 pages (doesn't have the number pages) The book I was reading made me feel anxious to what would happen later with the 2nd hero, Takami since he's working for the hero's commission and the league. I enjoy his character because he's a morally gray character and that makes him more interesting.

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In the manga, Shoto and Natsou both have undying hate for their father, after being used as experiments and not as family. Endeavor claims he's trying to change every since the incident with their mother being put into a mental hospital, but they don't forgive him. They see his efforts but the trauma they have been put through can't be overlooked. I relate to them because there are some people that I can't forget and forgive. I understand that it's not easy to forgive a person who has put you through your trauma's roots.

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I finished two of my books and I felt focused during reading because of the plot and how it advanced towards the end/leaving me on a cliffhanger.

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The character Uraraka, comes from financially unstable family and she wants to help them out by becoming a hero. I relate to her because I too want my family to live a life without being stressed with money. We both work hard to support ou families and have similar other goals in mind.

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I finished y recent book and now I started a new one (one of my favorites). I like to reread this series because of how interesting it is and the writing is amazing.

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In the book, America Singer the main character, is shown to be indecisive. She receives a letter from the royal family that the prince is in need of a princess. She doesn't want to go but she knows it can benefit her family if she does. I can't relate because if I was in this situation, I would sign it because of the many benefits.

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I read a good amount of pages in my book. The book shows how America is different from the rest of the other girls and how she is more humble. She is one of my favorite characters because of how relatable she is.

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What is America's relationships with the characters and do they change/develop?

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What is America's relationships with the characters and do they change/develop?

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"'I can't help it. You're the most beautiful thing I've ever seen." Page 13 Aspen and Americ

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"'I can't help it. You're the most beautiful thing I've ever seen." Page 13 Aspen and Americ

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America's first relationship with Aspen was romantic. They were secretly dating since their castes were looked down upon. They were in America's mini tree house and talk about the Selection and if America should go. Aspen says she should while America doesn't want to because she doesn't want to marry the prince. Their relationship is what keeps them happy and they both seem to care for each other a lot. They see each other in their futures, talking about children, marriage, work, etc.

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"'Excuse me, dear, are you going to keep crying?'" "'Don't call me that! I am no more dear to you than the thirty-four other strangers you have here in your cage.'" page 114 America and Maxon

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"'Excuse me, dear, are you going to keep crying?'" "'Don't call me that! I am no more dear to you than the thirty-four other strangers you have here in your cage.'" page 114 America and Maxon

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In the story, America has a panic attack and wants to be alone in the garden. After being man-handled by the guards, Prince Maxon orders them to stop and let her go. They have a conversation. America learns that Maxon might not be the snob she thought he was. This was the first shes talked to him and also, the first selected girl to meet the Prince.

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"'Wouldn't it be much better for you if you had someone on the inside? Someone to help? Like, you know, a friend?'" page 130 Maxon and America

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"'Wouldn't it be much better for you if you had someone on the inside? Someone to help? Like, you know, a friend?'" page 130 Maxon and America

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During the lesson on Royal table lessons, Prince Maxon walks in to talk to the competitors to get to know them. Once he gets to America, she apologizes and offers a trade, which seems to peak his interest. She offers to be only a friend but not a love interest. He accepts and they seem to talk more and hang out at the garden. Their relationship blossoms more here because at first, she didn't favor him as much as the other girls. Now, she sees the real him and how kind and caring he truly is.

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I read at the library and read for pretty much the whole time. The book had me interested and it kept from looking at the time and distracting myself.

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"Marlee and I got along easily, and it gave me hope that maybe I'd come out of this with a friend to show for it." page 81; Marlee and America

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"Marlee and I got along easily, and it gave me hope that maybe I'd come out of this with a friend to show for it." page 81; Marlee and America

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"'What's wrong?' She bit her lip. 'It's Maxon. I'm not sure it's going to work out.' She looked down." Page 271 Marlee and America

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"'What's wrong?' She bit her lip. 'It's Maxon. I'm not sure it's going to work out.' She looked down." Page 271 Marlee and America

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"So I couldn't tell him. I wouldn't tell him. Because as mad as I was, I loved Aspen. And I couldn't bear him being hurt." Page 277 Aspen and America

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"So I couldn't tell him. I wouldn't tell him. Because as mad as I was, I loved Aspen. And I couldn't bear him being hurt." Page 277 Aspen and America

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"'I know you think there are others here more suited for me and this life, and I wouldn't want you to rush into trying to be happy with any of this. I just...I just want to know if it's possible.".....would I be willing to love him? 'Yes Maxon,' I whispered. 'It's possible.'"

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"'I know you think there are others here more suited for me and this life, and I wouldn't want you to rush into trying to be happy with any of this. I just...I just want to know if it's possible.".....would I be willing to love him? 'Yes Maxon,' I whispered. 'It's possible.'"