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Olivia's name at home is Via.
Olivia's name at home is Via.
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Mom used to pick Olivia up after school with August in the stroller.
Mom used to pick Olivia up after school with August in the stroller.
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Not many people knew about August in middle school.
Not many people knew about August in middle school.
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Olivia's old friends in middle school knew about August.
Olivia's old friends in middle school knew about August.
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August was a fixture at PS 22.
August was a fixture at PS 22.
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Olivia always loved the word 'deformed' to describe August.
Olivia always loved the word 'deformed' to describe August.
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August's presence was not known to Olivia's new friends in middle school.
August's presence was not known to Olivia's new friends in middle school.
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People often described Auggie as 'deformed'.
People often described Auggie as 'deformed'.
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August's presence was known to Olivia's teachers.
August's presence was known to Olivia's teachers.
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August often attended all of Olivia's school functions.
August often attended all of Olivia's school functions.
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Olivia was called Via in elementary school as well.
Olivia was called Via in elementary school as well.
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August received a high five from the janitor at PS 22.
August received a high five from the janitor at PS 22.
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Miranda went straight home because they had a lot of homework.
Miranda went straight home because they had a lot of homework.
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Auggie's first day of school was bad.
Auggie's first day of school was bad.
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Auggie and Christopher used to play with lightsabers and Star Wars stuff together.
Auggie and Christopher used to play with lightsabers and Star Wars stuff together.
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Auggie cut off his Padawan braid with an explanation.
Auggie cut off his Padawan braid with an explanation.
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Via was happy when Auggie cut off his Padawan braid.
Via was happy when Auggie cut off his Padawan braid.
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Auggie meticulously tries to get every hair in place when brushing his hair.
Auggie meticulously tries to get every hair in place when brushing his hair.
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Mom did not come back to check on Via that night.
Mom did not come back to check on Via that night.
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Dad liked to rib Via about her reading War and Peace.
Dad liked to rib Via about her reading War and Peace.
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Via told Dad that Miranda and Ella were acting like jerks.
Via told Dad that Miranda and Ella were acting like jerks.
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Mom was listening to the sound of Auggie's breathing outside his room.
Mom was listening to the sound of Auggie's breathing outside his room.
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Via asked her mother if Auggie was okay when she saw her standing outside his room.
Via asked her mother if Auggie was okay when she saw her standing outside his room.
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Via's mother explained why she was standing outside Auggie's door.
Via's mother explained why she was standing outside Auggie's door.
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Olivia wants to be called Via instead of Olivia.
Olivia wants to be called Via instead of Olivia.
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Miranda, Ella, and Olivia have been friends since the first grade.
Miranda, Ella, and Olivia have been friends since the first grade.
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Miranda is described as always being sweet to August.
Miranda is described as always being sweet to August.
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Miranda had given Auggie a pirate hat that he wore every day.
Miranda had given Auggie a pirate hat that he wore every day.
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Olivia was surprised when Miranda did not contact her after returning from summer camp.
Olivia was surprised when Miranda did not contact her after returning from summer camp.
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Ella and Miranda had gotten together a few times during the summer without Olivia.
Ella and Miranda had gotten together a few times during the summer without Olivia.
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Olivia felt upset about not being included in Miranda and Ella's summer plans.
Olivia felt upset about not being included in Miranda and Ella's summer plans.
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Olivia thought she was above typical teenage pettiness.
Olivia thought she was above typical teenage pettiness.
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Miranda's mother was supposed to pick up Olivia after school.
Miranda's mother was supposed to pick up Olivia after school.
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Olivia ended up riding the bus and subway home after ducking into a restroom.
Olivia ended up riding the bus and subway home after ducking into a restroom.
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Olivia's first day at school ended with pizza.
Olivia's first day at school ended with pizza.
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Olivia felt comfortable sitting in a car with the new Miranda.
Olivia felt comfortable sitting in a car with the new Miranda.
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In middle school, Olivia went by the name Via, not Olivia.
In middle school, Olivia went by the name Via, not Olivia.
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Olivia's friends in middle school were already aware of August's presence.
Olivia's friends in middle school were already aware of August's presence.
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Auggie was described as 'deformed' by many people in the story.
Auggie was described as 'deformed' by many people in the story.
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Olivia always loved the word 'deformed' to describe August.
Olivia always loved the word 'deformed' to describe August.
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August was a fixture at PS 22, attending all of Olivia's school functions.
August was a fixture at PS 22, attending all of Olivia's school functions.
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Olivia felt upset about not being included in Miranda and Ella's summer plans.
Olivia felt upset about not being included in Miranda and Ella's summer plans.
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Miranda always acted sweetly towards August.
Miranda always acted sweetly towards August.
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Olivia's old friends in middle school were aware of August's presence.
Olivia's old friends in middle school were aware of August's presence.
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Olivia's mother explained why she was standing outside Auggie's door.
Olivia's mother explained why she was standing outside Auggie's door.
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Miranda, Ella, and Olivia have been friends since the first grade.
Miranda, Ella, and Olivia have been friends since the first grade.
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Dad liked to rib Via about her reading War and Peace.
Dad liked to rib Via about her reading War and Peace.
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Olivia always loved the word 'deformed' to describe August.
Olivia always loved the word 'deformed' to describe August.
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Miranda always made sure to try to include August in their conversations and activities.
Miranda always made sure to try to include August in their conversations and activities.
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Miranda's behavior and appearance changed noticeably after the summer.
Miranda's behavior and appearance changed noticeably after the summer.
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Ella was over-the-top in her changes compared to Miranda's changes.
Ella was over-the-top in her changes compared to Miranda's changes.
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Olivia felt comfortable sitting in a car with the new Miranda.
Olivia felt comfortable sitting in a car with the new Miranda.
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Miranda's mother was supposed to pick up Olivia after school.
Miranda's mother was supposed to pick up Olivia after school.
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The dynamics between Miranda, Ella, and Olivia had shifted noticeably at lunch on the first day of school.
The dynamics between Miranda, Ella, and Olivia had shifted noticeably at lunch on the first day of school.
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Olivia pretended not to be upset about being excluded from Miranda and Ella's summer plans.
Olivia pretended not to be upset about being excluded from Miranda and Ella's summer plans.
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Miranda had always been known for her prudishness about clothes before the summer.
Miranda had always been known for her prudishness about clothes before the summer.
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Olivia's voice quivered and her smile was fake when she said 'See you later' after lunch.
Olivia's voice quivered and her smile was fake when she said 'See you later' after lunch.
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Miranda's absence from contacting Olivia after returning from summer camp surprised Olivia.
Miranda's absence from contacting Olivia after returning from summer camp surprised Olivia.
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Olivia felt a lump in her throat throughout lunch on the first day of school.
Olivia felt a lump in her throat throughout lunch on the first day of school.
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Miranda used to call Auggie 'Major Tom' and they would sing 'Space Oddity' by David Bowie.
Miranda used to call Auggie 'Major Tom' and they would sing 'Space Oddity' by David Bowie.
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Miranda and Ella started growing their braids at the same time as Auggie.
Miranda and Ella started growing their braids at the same time as Auggie.
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Olivia felt happy when Auggie cut off his Padawan braid.
Olivia felt happy when Auggie cut off his Padawan braid.
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Mom explained why she was standing outside Auggie's door in the middle of the night.
Mom explained why she was standing outside Auggie's door in the middle of the night.
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Auggie's first day of school was a bad experience for him.
Auggie's first day of school was a bad experience for him.
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Miranda, Ella, and Olivia have been friends since the first grade.
Miranda, Ella, and Olivia have been friends since the first grade.
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Dad used to rib Olivia about her reading War and Peace.
Dad used to rib Olivia about her reading War and Peace.
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Olivia's old friends in middle school knew about August's presence.
Olivia's old friends in middle school knew about August's presence.
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Auggie meticulously tries to get every hair in place when brushing his hair.
Auggie meticulously tries to get every hair in place when brushing his hair.
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Olivia thought she was above typical teenage pettiness.
Olivia thought she was above typical teenage pettiness.
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Miranda had given Auggie a pirate hat that he wore every day.
Miranda had given Auggie a pirate hat that he wore every day.
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Olivia's name at home is Via.
Olivia's name at home is Via.
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August often attended all of Olivia's school functions.
August often attended all of Olivia's school functions.
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In middle school, many people were already aware of August's presence.
In middle school, many people were already aware of August's presence.
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Olivia always loved the word 'deformed' to describe August.
Olivia always loved the word 'deformed' to describe August.
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Miranda's behavior and appearance changed noticeably after the summer.
Miranda's behavior and appearance changed noticeably after the summer.
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Miranda always acted sweetly towards August.
Miranda always acted sweetly towards August.
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Dad used to rib Olivia about her reading War and Peace.
Dad used to rib Olivia about her reading War and Peace.
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Auggie cut off his Padawan braid with an explanation.
Auggie cut off his Padawan braid with an explanation.
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Miranda, Ella, and Olivia have been friends since the first grade.
Miranda, Ella, and Olivia have been friends since the first grade.
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Miranda's absence from contacting Olivia after returning from summer camp surprised Olivia.
Miranda's absence from contacting Olivia after returning from summer camp surprised Olivia.
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Miranda went straight home because they had a lot of homework.
Miranda went straight home because they had a lot of homework.
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Olivia ended up riding the bus and subway home after ducking into a restroom.
Olivia ended up riding the bus and subway home after ducking into a restroom.
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Not many people knew about August in middle school.
Not many people knew about August in middle school.
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Olivia's name at home is Via.
Olivia's name at home is Via.
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Olivia felt happy when Auggie cut off his Padawan braid.
Olivia felt happy when Auggie cut off his Padawan braid.
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Miranda, Ella, and Olivia have been friends since the first grade.
Miranda, Ella, and Olivia have been friends since the first grade.
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Miranda's behavior and appearance changed noticeably after the summer.
Miranda's behavior and appearance changed noticeably after the summer.
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Olivia always loved the word 'deformed' to describe August.
Olivia always loved the word 'deformed' to describe August.
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Miranda used to call Auggie 'Major Tom' and they would sing 'Space Oddity' by David Bowie.
Miranda used to call Auggie 'Major Tom' and they would sing 'Space Oddity' by David Bowie.
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August often attended all of Olivia's school functions.
August often attended all of Olivia's school functions.
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Olivia pretended not to be upset about being excluded from Miranda and Ella's summer plans.
Olivia pretended not to be upset about being excluded from Miranda and Ella's summer plans.
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Mom used to pick Olivia up after school with August in the stroller.
Mom used to pick Olivia up after school with August in the stroller.
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Olivia was surprised when Miranda did not contact her after returning from summer camp.
Olivia was surprised when Miranda did not contact her after returning from summer camp.
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Miranda's mother was supposed to pick up Olivia after school.
Miranda's mother was supposed to pick up Olivia after school.
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Olivia thought she was above typical teenage pettiness.
Olivia thought she was above typical teenage pettiness.
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Auggie cut off his Padawan braid with an explanation.
Auggie cut off his Padawan braid with an explanation.
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Olivia was happy when Auggie cut off his Padawan braid.
Olivia was happy when Auggie cut off his Padawan braid.
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Olivia felt comfortable sitting in a car with the new Miranda.
Olivia felt comfortable sitting in a car with the new Miranda.
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Miranda's absence from contacting Olivia after returning from summer camp surprised Olivia.
Miranda's absence from contacting Olivia after returning from summer camp surprised Olivia.
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Miranda had given Auggie a pirate hat that he wore every day.
Miranda had given Auggie a pirate hat that he wore every day.
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Dad liked to rib Via about her reading War and Peace.
Dad liked to rib Via about her reading War and Peace.
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August's presence was not known to Olivia's new friends in middle school.
August's presence was not known to Olivia's new friends in middle school.
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Dad used to rib Olivia about her reading War and Peace.
Dad used to rib Olivia about her reading War and Peace.
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Olivia wants to be called Via instead of Olivia.
Olivia wants to be called Via instead of Olivia.
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Miranda always acted sweetly towards August.
Miranda always acted sweetly towards August.
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August's first day of school was a bad experience for him.
August's first day of school was a bad experience for him.
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Olivia felt a lump in her throat throughout lunch on the first day of school.
Olivia felt a lump in her throat throughout lunch on the first day of school.
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Miranda, Ella, and Olivia have been friends since the first grade.
Miranda, Ella, and Olivia have been friends since the first grade.
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