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What ritual did Lulu and Serena's daddy usually perform in the morning?
What ritual did Lulu and Serena's daddy usually perform in the morning?
How did Lulu envision hygiene when she was little?
How did Lulu envision hygiene when she was little?
What woke Lulu up on the day her daddy disappeared?
What woke Lulu up on the day her daddy disappeared?
What did Lulu do when she realized her daddy was not in the back seat?
What did Lulu do when she realized her daddy was not in the back seat?
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What did Aunt Ruth do when their daddy left them with her?
What did Aunt Ruth do when their daddy left them with her?
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Why did Serena crawl into bed with Lulu every night?
Why did Serena crawl into bed with Lulu every night?
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What did Lulu think about anger?
What did Lulu think about anger?
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What was Serena scared about?
What was Serena scared about?
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What does Lulu lie about to Jack in the lunchroom?
What does Lulu lie about to Jack in the lunchroom?
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What does Lulu's dad advise her to do?
What does Lulu's dad advise her to do?
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How does Lulu cope with her mother being in the hospital?
How does Lulu cope with her mother being in the hospital?
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Where does Lulu attend an after-school program to avoid her middle school peers?
Where does Lulu attend an after-school program to avoid her middle school peers?
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What does Serena show Lulu at the after-school program?
What does Serena show Lulu at the after-school program?
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What does Lulu learn about the Japanese tradition?
What does Lulu learn about the Japanese tradition?
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What does Lulu do at the end of the after-school program?
What does Lulu do at the end of the after-school program?
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What does the lunch lady inform Lulu about?
What does the lunch lady inform Lulu about?
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How does Lulu find a table to herself in the lunchroom?
How does Lulu find a table to herself in the lunchroom?
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What does Jack offer Lulu in the lunchroom?
What does Jack offer Lulu in the lunchroom?
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How does Lulu feel when Jack bursts into song in the lunchroom?
How does Lulu feel when Jack bursts into song in the lunchroom?
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Who is picked up by her mother in a new car?
Who is picked up by her mother in a new car?
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What does the family rely on for dinner, indicating their financial struggles?
What does the family rely on for dinner, indicating their financial struggles?
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What does Lulu use to cook due to their living situation in an RV park?
What does Lulu use to cook due to their living situation in an RV park?
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What does the story primarily explore?
What does the story primarily explore?
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What does Lulu take on in the family, especially in relation to her younger sister?
What does Lulu take on in the family, especially in relation to her younger sister?
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Where does the family move from to Montana for work?
Where does the family move from to Montana for work?
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What does the text hint at regarding the family's past?
What does the text hint at regarding the family's past?
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What does the family rely on for food, as mentioned in the text?
What does the family rely on for food, as mentioned in the text?
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What does Lulu do to comfort her younger sister, Serena, when their father doesn't return?
What does Lulu do to comfort her younger sister, Serena, when their father doesn't return?
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What does the family struggle to find due to their father's efforts?
What does the family struggle to find due to their father's efforts?
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What does Lulu do to show her resilience and maturity in the story?
What does Lulu do to show her resilience and maturity in the story?
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What does the family's living situation and financial challenges indicate?
What does the family's living situation and financial challenges indicate?
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What does the family do as part of their routine, as mentioned in the text?
What does the family do as part of their routine, as mentioned in the text?
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What day does the story take place on?
What day does the story take place on?
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Who takes charge of getting the sisters ready for school when their father is absent?
Who takes charge of getting the sisters ready for school when their father is absent?
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What does Lulu find in her father's wallet in the car?
What does Lulu find in her father's wallet in the car?
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What does Lulu receive at school, which is a new experience for her?
What does Lulu receive at school, which is a new experience for her?
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How does Lulu feel when she arrives just in time to catch the end of a spelling test?
How does Lulu feel when she arrives just in time to catch the end of a spelling test?
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What does the father try to do during the road trip to lift the girls' spirits?
What does the father try to do during the road trip to lift the girls' spirits?
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How does the current situation contrast with the memory of the road trip?
How does the current situation contrast with the memory of the road trip?
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What is the main theme conveyed in the story?
What is the main theme conveyed in the story?
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How does Lulu feel about her father's absence and causing them to be late for school?
How does Lulu feel about her father's absence and causing them to be late for school?
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What do the girls feel in the story, according to the text?
What do the girls feel in the story, according to the text?
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What does the story depict about the girls' resilience?
What does the story depict about the girls' resilience?
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What does the father try to provide despite the family's struggles?
What does the father try to provide despite the family's struggles?
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What did Lulu wonder about when she started praying after a long time?
What did Lulu wonder about when she started praying after a long time?
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What did Lulu and Serena pray for during the church service?
What did Lulu and Serena pray for during the church service?
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What does Jack recommend Lulu to do to feel less nervous during the tryouts?
What does Jack recommend Lulu to do to feel less nervous during the tryouts?
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What type of song does Jack recommend Lulu to sing for the tryouts?
What type of song does Jack recommend Lulu to sing for the tryouts?
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What does Jack do to practice for performances and to help Lulu feel less nervous?
What does Jack do to practice for performances and to help Lulu feel less nervous?
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Why does Jack recommend looking at the back wall during performances?
Why does Jack recommend looking at the back wall during performances?
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What did Lulu plan to make in order to make her wish come true?
What did Lulu plan to make in order to make her wish come true?
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Who explained the concept of keening to the class?
Who explained the concept of keening to the class?
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What does Lulu struggle with while at school?
What does Lulu struggle with while at school?
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What does Lulu feel when she is on the stage for the first time?
What does Lulu feel when she is on the stage for the first time?
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What did Jack explain about the chairs and other items at the stage?
What did Jack explain about the chairs and other items at the stage?
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What did Lulu miss due to taking care of her sister, Serena?
What did Lulu miss due to taking care of her sister, Serena?
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What does Lulu rarely do, even in difficult situations?
What does Lulu rarely do, even in difficult situations?
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What makes Lulu angry and scared?
What makes Lulu angry and scared?
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What does Lulu wonder about Aunt Ruth?
What does Lulu wonder about Aunt Ruth?
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What does Lulu reflect on?
What does Lulu reflect on?
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What does Lulu struggle with on a camp stove?
What does Lulu struggle with on a camp stove?
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What did Lulu leave on a chair in the deserted gym?
What did Lulu leave on a chair in the deserted gym?
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What does Laurie teach Lulu to make with paper?
What does Laurie teach Lulu to make with paper?
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What does Lulu lie to Laurie about?
What does Lulu lie to Laurie about?
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What does Lulu struggle with making, leading her to contemplate the idea that wishes might not come true?
What does Lulu struggle with making, leading her to contemplate the idea that wishes might not come true?
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What does Hank ask Lulu to deliver to her father?
What does Hank ask Lulu to deliver to her father?
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What does Jack offer Lulu, which leads to a suggestion of rehearsing for a musical audition?
What does Jack offer Lulu, which leads to a suggestion of rehearsing for a musical audition?
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What does Laurie mention, linking it to the legend of making a wish come true?
What does Laurie mention, linking it to the legend of making a wish come true?
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What does Lulu plan to do after school that causes her to miss after-school activities?
What does Lulu plan to do after school that causes her to miss after-school activities?
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What does the text primarily explore?
What does the text primarily explore?
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What does Lulu reflect on in the story?
What does Lulu reflect on in the story?
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What does Hank leave behind for Lulu's father?
What does Hank leave behind for Lulu's father?
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What does Lulu learn to make with her friend Laurie?
What does Lulu learn to make with her friend Laurie?
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What does Lulu feel self-conscious about after a comment from her classmate Deana?
What does Lulu feel self-conscious about after a comment from her classmate Deana?
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What activity do Lulu and Serena engage in after the Sunday service?
What activity do Lulu and Serena engage in after the Sunday service?
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What does Lulu feel as they walk in the neighborhood after the service?
What does Lulu feel as they walk in the neighborhood after the service?
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What do Lulu and Serena do when they come across a man working with a nail gun in the neighborhood?
What do Lulu and Serena do when they come across a man working with a nail gun in the neighborhood?
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Where does their father take them instead of attending church after the service?
Where does their father take them instead of attending church after the service?
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What does Lulu remind Serena to do during the breakfast after the service?
What does Lulu remind Serena to do during the breakfast after the service?
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What do Lulu and Serena encounter after the Sunday service?
What do Lulu and Serena encounter after the Sunday service?
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What landmarks does their father show them during the town exploration?
What landmarks does their father show them during the town exploration?
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What nature activities do the family enjoy during the town exploration?
What nature activities do the family enjoy during the town exploration?
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Why do Lulu and Serena change their coats after the service?
Why do Lulu and Serena change their coats after the service?
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What does the man working with the nail gun ask Lulu and Serena?
What does the man working with the nail gun ask Lulu and Serena?
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What does their father show them during the town exploration?
What does their father show them during the town exploration?
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What do the girls wish for after encountering the man in the neighborhood?
What do the girls wish for after encountering the man in the neighborhood?
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What did Lulu feel as she prayed after a long time?
What did Lulu feel as she prayed after a long time?
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What did Lulu do when it was time to sing the hymns?
What did Lulu do when it was time to sing the hymns?
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What did the young couple sitting in front of Lulu and Serena say to Lulu?
What did the young couple sitting in front of Lulu and Serena say to Lulu?
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What did Serena do at the end of the service?
What did Serena do at the end of the service?
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What does Jack recommend Lulu to do during the tryouts?
What does Jack recommend Lulu to do during the tryouts?
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What type of song does Jack recommend Lulu to sing for the tryouts?
What type of song does Jack recommend Lulu to sing for the tryouts?
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What does Lulu feel about the song that popped into her mind when Jack hummed something she had never heard before?
What does Lulu feel about the song that popped into her mind when Jack hummed something she had never heard before?
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Why does Jack recommend looking at the back wall during the tryouts?
Why does Jack recommend looking at the back wall during the tryouts?
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What does Laurie teach Lulu to make with paper?
What does Laurie teach Lulu to make with paper?
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What activity does Lulu plan to engage in after school, causing her to miss after-school activities?
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What does Lulu lie to Laurie about?
What does Lulu lie to Laurie about?
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What does Lulu struggle with making, leading to contemplation about wishes not coming true?
What does Lulu struggle with making, leading to contemplation about wishes not coming true?
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What does Lulu feel self-conscious about after a comment from her classmate Deana?
What does Lulu feel self-conscious about after a comment from her classmate Deana?
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What does Hank ask Lulu to deliver to her father?
What does Hank ask Lulu to deliver to her father?
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What does Laurie mention, linking it to the legend of making a wish come true?
What does Laurie mention, linking it to the legend of making a wish come true?
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What does Lulu plan to make in order to make her wish come true?
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What does Lulu reflect on in the story?
What does Lulu reflect on in the story?
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What does Lulu rarely do, even in difficult situations?
What does Lulu rarely do, even in difficult situations?
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What does the text portray about Lulu's internal struggle?
What does the text portray about Lulu's internal struggle?
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What does Lulu learn to make with her friend Laurie?
What does Lulu learn to make with her friend Laurie?
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What did Miss Walton frequently do in class?
What did Miss Walton frequently do in class?
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What did Lulu plan to make to make her wish come true?
What did Lulu plan to make to make her wish come true?
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What did Lulu struggle with due to her father's absence?
What did Lulu struggle with due to her father's absence?
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What did Lulu reflect on at the end of the story?
What did Lulu reflect on at the end of the story?
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What did Jack explain to Lulu about the stage?
What did Jack explain to Lulu about the stage?
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What did Lulu rarely do, even in difficult situations?
What did Lulu rarely do, even in difficult situations?
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What did Lulu wonder about Aunt Ruth?
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What did Lulu feel weird about on the stage?
What did Lulu feel weird about on the stage?
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What did Lulu do at the end of the after-school program?
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What did Lulu miss due to taking care of her sister, Serena?
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What did Lulu wonder about when she started praying after a long time?
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What did the gym look like when Lulu left her backpack and coat on a chair?
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What does Lulu remind Serena to do during the breakfast after the service?
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What do Lulu and Serena change after the service due to the warming weather?
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What do Lulu and Serena come across in the neighborhood under construction?
What do Lulu and Serena come across in the neighborhood under construction?
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What does Lulu feel as they walk in the neighborhood?
What does Lulu feel as they walk in the neighborhood?
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What does the man working with a nail gun ask Lulu and Serena?
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What do Lulu and Serena encounter after the Sunday service?
What do Lulu and Serena encounter after the Sunday service?
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What do Lulu and Serena's father show them during the town exploration?
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What do Lulu and Serena enjoy during their drives around the town?
What do Lulu and Serena enjoy during their drives around the town?
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What does Lulu deny when asked by the man working with a nail gun?
What does Lulu deny when asked by the man working with a nail gun?
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What do Lulu and Serena wish for after encountering the woman from the coat drive?
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What does their father do instead of attending church after the service?
What does their father do instead of attending church after the service?
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What do Lulu and Serena decide to do after changing their coats?
What do Lulu and Serena decide to do after changing their coats?
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What does Lulu compare her act of lying to?
What does Lulu compare her act of lying to?
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What does Lulu realize she is learning to do?
What does Lulu realize she is learning to do?
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What does Lulu feel like she could get better at?
What does Lulu feel like she could get better at?
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What does Lulu compare her act of lying to, realizing it's sort of like?
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What does Lulu plan to visit before meeting Ms. M?
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What does Ms. M suggest creating at the laundromat?
What does Ms. M suggest creating at the laundromat?
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What does Lulu feel frustrated and angry about?
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What does Lulu feel as she is left alone and overwhelmed by her circumstances?
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What does Lulu feel the unfairness of compared to the carefree kids at the library?
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What did Ms. M's husband make for the library corner at the laundromat?
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What does Lulu worry about next week?
What does Lulu worry about next week?
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What does Lulu feel as she is out of quarters for the dryer?
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What does Ms. M notice about Lulu's struggle?
What does Ms. M notice about Lulu's struggle?
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What does Lulu feel as she helps set up the library corner?
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What does Lulu feel about her responsibilities?
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What does Ms. M offer to Lulu?
What does Ms. M offer to Lulu?
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What does Lulu do to fulfill her wishes?
What does Lulu do to fulfill her wishes?
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Who does Lulu partner with for a writing assignment at school?
Who does Lulu partner with for a writing assignment at school?
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What story idea does Deana suggest for their writing project?
What story idea does Deana suggest for their writing project?
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Why does Deana ask Lulu to write the story for their assignment?
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How does Deana behave after engaging in a lively discussion with Lulu?
How does Deana behave after engaging in a lively discussion with Lulu?
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What is Jack's reaction at lunch, contrasting Lulu's confusion?
What is Jack's reaction at lunch, contrasting Lulu's confusion?
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What does Lulu wish for in the story?
What does Lulu wish for in the story?
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What is Lulu worried about being discovered by at school?
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Where do Lulu and Serena live?
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What does Lulu struggle with due to their financial difficulties?
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What does Lulu take care of in her family?
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What does Lulu do to express her hopes and wishes?
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What remedy does Lulu stock up on at the food bank?
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What does Lulu wish for Serena to do after seeing she has a cold?
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What does Lulu do after stocking up on food at the food bank?
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What does the worker at the food bank ask Lulu?
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What does Lulu consider confiding in Jack about?
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What does Lulu need to fold 1,000 of?
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What does Lulu do to comfort herself when her old iPod is dead?
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What does Jack encourage Lulu to get as snow falls?
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What does Lulu struggle to balance?
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What does Lulu fear would happen if she opened up to Jack about her family struggles?
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What does Jack offer to sign for Lulu?
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What does Lulu and Deana work on together?
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What does Lulu consider telling Jack about?
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What does Lulu worry about in relation to her neighbor Ms. M and Jack?
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What does Lulu feel trying to balance responsibilities?
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What does Lulu and Jack discuss the possibility of being in?
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What does Lulu stock up on at the food bank?
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What does Lulu believe would help Serena get better?
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What did the worker at the food bank ask Lulu?
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What did Jack do after Lulu complimented his audition?
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What is Lulu's main concern about confiding in Jack about her family struggles?
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What does Lulu struggle to balance in her life?
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What does Lulu consider confiding in Jack about, but ultimately decides against?
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What does Lulu fear would happen if she opened up to Jack about her family situation?
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What does Lulu do to comfort herself when her old iPod is dead?
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What does Jack remind Lulu about during the tryouts for the play?
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What does Lulu struggle with due to her missing father?
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What does Lulu reflect on regarding her family situation?
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What does Lulu consider getting as snow falls, and Jack encourages her to do so?
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What does Lulu and Deana work on together?
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What does Lulu fear would happen if she opened up to Jack about her family situation?
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What does Lulu and Jack discuss the possibility of being in?
What does Lulu and Jack discuss the possibility of being in?
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What unusual weather event occurs in the story?
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What does Lulu appreciate about the Montana weather?
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Why does Lulu stay in after-school on Tuesday?
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What does Lulu feel about the upcoming weather?
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What is the purpose of the bell tower in the old Carnegie library?
What is the purpose of the bell tower in the old Carnegie library?
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Why were the windows in the bell tower originally open?
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What does Lulu do after finding the door to the tower?
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What happened to the bell in the tower?
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What does Lulu find in her car, indicating the family's financial struggles?
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What does Lulu find solace in, feeling like she disappears into a different world?
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Who insists that Serena must be well before attending after-school activities?
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What does Lulu's family face in the past, indicating their resilience in the face of challenges?
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Who is the only relative Lulu and Serena have, and has provided babysitting for them?
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What does Lulu take on the responsibility of, due to her family's challenges?
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What does Lulu's mother undergo treatments for, as Lulu is determined to care for Serena until her mother gets better?
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What does Lulu's classmate Deana face bullying for, causing Lulu to worry about her responsibilities towards her sister and the school play?
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What does Lulu's father do during the road trip to lift the girls' spirits?
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What does Lulu's sister Serena have, prompting their guardian Laurie to insist that Serena must be well before attending after-school activities?
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What does Lulu do to show her resilience and maturity in the story?
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What does Lulu's family find solace in during the town exploration?
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What does Lulu find at the RV park when she arrives?
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What does Lulu find to be the best thing that has happened to her?
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What does Lulu witness Laurie doing at the elementary school?
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What does Lulu fear will happen if she reveals herself to the police and Mrs. Rogers?
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What does the text primarily portray about Lulu?
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What does Lulu notice while seeking refuge at the closed public library?
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What does Lulu decide not to do out of fear for the potential consequences?
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What prompted Lulu to believe her father was in the hospital?
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What is the reason for Lulu's father's medically induced coma?
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What does Lulu fear repeating based on her experience with her mother?
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What does Ms. M express regret for?
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What does Lulu spend most of her time doing in the library?
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What does Lulu compare her emotions to as she walks in the cold Montana wind?
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What does Lulu do with the paper crane that she unexpectedly releases from her pack?
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Who notices Lulu at the library and questions her well-being?
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What does Lulu do after observing Ms. M leave the library?
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What does Lulu encounter at the library that catches Ms. M's attention?
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Who discovered Lulu's father in the field?
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What does the text portray about Lulu's internal struggle?
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What does Lulu give to Ms. M for good luck?
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What does Lulu compare her emotions to as she walks in the cold Montana wind?
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What does Lulu do with the paper crane she unexpectedly releases from her pack?
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What is evident as Lulu navigates her emotions and interactions with others?
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What does Lulu feel a deep emotional connection to after crushing it?
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What does Lulu reflect on as she leaves Deana's grand house?
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What does Lulu encounter at the library that catches Ms. M's attention?
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What does Lulu do with the orange crane?
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What does Lulu believe about the unidentified man in the hospital?
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What does the doctor reveal about Lulu's father's condition?
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What does Lulu determine not to experience regarding her father's condition?
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What does Lulu's determination to be informed about her father's condition reflect?
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What does the text capture about Lulu's emotional journey?
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Who does Lulu confide in about her father's disappearance and struggles after her mother's death?
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What does Lulu demand to know from the doctor about her father's condition?
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What does Ms. M express regret for?
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What does Lulu's emotional confession move Ms. M to do?
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What does Lulu ask for help with after sharing her life story with Ms. M?
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What is the emotional turmoil and uncertainty of her father's condition a mirror of?
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What type of dolls does Deana collect?
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Who had found Lulu's father beaten and unconscious in the tall grass?
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What does Mr. Albert reveal to Lulu about her sister's location?
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What did Mr. Albert arrange for Lulu while they sort things out later in the week?
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What did Lulu keep as a reminder of their past hardships?
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What did Lulu and Serena plan to do after encountering the woman from the coat drive?
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What did Lulu and her friend Deana work on together?
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What did the family start building in Montana?
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What did Lulu and Serena learn about the school play?
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What did Lulu and Serena do after finding the door to the tower?
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What did Lulu and Serena learn about their school play?
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What symbol of hope and healing connects Deana and Lulu in the story?
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Who steps in to care for Lulu and Serena in the absence of their father?
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What support does Lulu's family receive despite their financial struggles?
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Who leaves Lulu's family to look after themselves after a period of care and concern?
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What does Lulu continue to carry with her through her singing and acting?
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What does the tradition of making paper cranes symbolize in the story?
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What does Lulu reflect on as she leaves Deana's grand house?
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What does Lulu learn about her living situation at the foster home?
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What does the appearance of paper cranes on Lulu's desk symbolize?
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Study Notes
Family Struggles and Resilience
- The story takes place on a Thursday, a school day, and the two sisters, Lulu and Serena, are getting ready for school but their father is missing.
- Lulu takes charge of getting herself and Serena ready for school, as their father is absent and they are running late.
- Lulu feels frustrated and angry at her father for not being there and causing them to be late for school.
- The girls arrive at school, and Lulu receives a tardy slip, which is a new experience for her as she had never been tardy in Texas.
- Lulu finds her father's wallet in the car, with money and a dead cell phone, and she locks the car and takes the wallet with her.
- Lulu and Serena part ways to go to their respective schools, and Lulu arrives just in time to catch the end of a spelling test, feeling embarrassed by another student's reaction.
- The text then describes a flashback to a time when the girls were driving away with their father, and he was trying to make the situation seem normal and positive.
- The father tries to lift the girls' spirits during the road trip by playing old-fashioned cowboy songs and singing along with them.
- This memory of the father's effort to make things better contrasts with the current situation, where he is absent and unreliable.
- The story highlights the girls' resilience and their father's attempts to create a sense of normalcy despite the family's struggles.
- The text captures the emotional complexity of the family's situation, with the girls feeling a mix of frustration, anger, and longing for a stable and normal life.
- The story conveys the theme of family struggles and resilience, depicting the girls' efforts to navigate their challenging circumstances and their father's attempts to provide comfort and a sense of normalcy.
Sunday Service and Neighborhood Exploration
- Lulu and Serena attend a Sunday service at a Lutheran church in Montana.
- The Lutherans host a breakfast after the service, where Lulu reminds Serena to eat slowly to avoid giving the impression that they are starving.
- Lulu and Serena encounter a woman who had previously provided them with coats and hats at a coat drive.
- They encounter the woman after the service and engage in a polite conversation with her before leaving in a rush.
- Instead of attending church, their father drives them around the town to explore and familiarize themselves with the area.
- During these drives, their father shows them various landmarks, including a clear river and the location of their future school.
- The family also enjoys nature activities like fishing and observing wildlife during these drives.
- Lulu and Serena change their coats to lighter ones after the service due to the warming weather, then decide to take a walk in the neighborhood.
- Lulu feels homesick as they walk, missing their previous home in Texas and longing for their father.
- They come across a neighborhood under construction and approach a man working with a nail gun, asking about a person named John Johnson.
- The man indicates that John Johnson has not been around for a few days and questions if Lulu and Serena are his kids, to which Lulu quickly denies.
- Lulu and Serena are left wishing that John Johnson was around.
Sunday Service and Neighborhood Exploration
- Lulu and Serena attend a Sunday service at a Lutheran church in Montana.
- The Lutherans host a breakfast after the service, where Lulu reminds Serena to eat slowly to avoid giving the impression that they are starving.
- Lulu and Serena encounter a woman who had previously provided them with coats and hats at a coat drive.
- They encounter the woman after the service and engage in a polite conversation with her before leaving in a rush.
- Instead of attending church, their father drives them around the town to explore and familiarize themselves with the area.
- During these drives, their father shows them various landmarks, including a clear river and the location of their future school.
- The family also enjoys nature activities like fishing and observing wildlife during these drives.
- Lulu and Serena change their coats to lighter ones after the service due to the warming weather, then decide to take a walk in the neighborhood.
- Lulu feels homesick as they walk, missing their previous home in Texas and longing for their father.
- They come across a neighborhood under construction and approach a man working with a nail gun, asking about a person named John Johnson.
- The man indicates that John Johnson has not been around for a few days and questions if Lulu and Serena are his kids, to which Lulu quickly denies.
- Lulu and Serena are left wishing that John Johnson was around.
Lulu's Struggles and Hopes
- Lulu and Jack discuss the possibility of being leads in a play
- Lulu is worried about her neighbor Ms. M and her connection to Jack
- Lulu struggles to take care of her sister Serena and work on a science fiction story
- Lulu feels overwhelmed and exhausted, trying to balance responsibilities
- Lulu is concerned about her missing father and the need to fold 1,000 paper cranes
- Lulu's old iPod is dead, and she hums to comfort herself
- Lulu and Deana work on a story, but Lulu is too tired to focus
- Lulu is reminded of her wish for boots as snow falls, and Jack encourages her to get them
- Jack reminds Lulu about a permission slip for the play rehearsals and offers to sign it
- Lulu considers confiding in Jack about her family struggles but decides against it
- Lulu fears that opening up to Jack would lead to her and Serena being separated
- Lulu reflects on the potential consequences of sharing her family situation with Jack
Lulu's Struggle for Survival
- Lulu experiences a sudden and severe difficulty breathing, reminiscent of a previous hospitalization.
- She fights for breath, feeling like she is suffocating and on the verge of death.
- Lulu fears she will never achieve her dreams or reunite with her loved ones if she dies.
- Lulu reflects on her father's past actions and the uncertainty of her future.
- She decides not to reveal herself to the police and Mrs. Rogers, fearing separation from her sister and uncertain outcomes.
- Lulu calms herself by reciting a song and manages to regain control of her breath.
- Lulu leaves the scene and walks towards the town, seeking a safe place for the night and eventually to find her family.
- She avoids crowded places to prevent recognition and seeks refuge at the closed public library.
- Lulu notices two women unlocking the library and decides to sneak inside while they are occupied with their work.
- She carefully moves through the library, utilizing her familiarity with the building to remain undetected.
- Lulu is determined to find safety and continue her search for her sister and father.
- The text portrays Lulu's struggle for survival and her determination to reunite with her family in the face of adversity.
A Day in the Library
- Lulu spends two days alone in a library, enjoying the freedom and exploring various books, particularly in the children's section
- She finds a charger for her iPod and spends most of her time reading picture books in the children's room
- Lulu reflects on her troubled past, feeling anxious about what others, especially Jack, would think of her
- She makes paper cranes throughout the day, symbolizing her migration from Texas to Montana and her desire to find her family
- Lulu plans to visit social services to find her sister and father, despite her reluctance
- As snow falls outside, she feels comforted and secure in the library, surrounded by books and warmth
- Lulu falls asleep and dreams about an article in the newspaper related to her family and sandhill cranes
- She wakes up to find Ms. M, the librarian, who is concerned about her and helps her come to terms with her emotions
- Ms. M explains that she had a hunch about Lulu being in the library after finding a paper crane, showing her care and concern
- Lulu realizes the significance of the crane and begins to cry, feeling a sense of relief and emotional release
- The story emphasizes the importance of the library as a safe haven for Lulu and the kindness of Ms. M
- Lulu's experience in the library becomes a turning point in her emotional journey and her search for her family
Lulu's Emotional Journey
- Lulu leaves Deana's grand house, feeling a mix of emotions, and walks back to the library in the cold Montana wind.
- Lulu reflects on her father leaving without a word, leaving her and her sister with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
- Lulu's emotions shift from sorrow to anger as she walks, feeling like an "instant teakettle" about to boil over.
- Lulu unexpectedly releases a paper crane from her pack, and in a fit of anger, crushes it under her foot.
- After a moment of regret, Lulu carefully tucks the damaged crane among the others in her pack, feeling a deep emotional connection to the broken bird.
- Lulu encounters Ms. M at the library, who notices her and questions her well-being, prompting Lulu to put on a facade of brightness and normalcy.
- Lulu checks out a book and, to her surprise, another crane flies out of her pack, catching Ms. M's attention.
- Lulu gives the orange crane to Ms. M for good luck, feeling a sense of purpose and determination after recent events.
- Lulu waits outside the library, observing Ms. M leave, and then sneaks back inside to sleep among the stacks of newspapers.
- The library is closed on Sundays, allowing Lulu to rest undisturbed.
- Lulu's internal struggle and resilience are evident as she navigates her emotions and interactions with others, finding solace in making and sharing paper cranes.
- The text captures Lulu's emotional journey, her sense of loss, determination, and the small acts of kindness and connection that bring her comfort in difficult times.
Lulu's Emotional Journey to Find Her Missing Father
- Lulu breaks down in tears, overwhelmed by the realization that her father might still be alive and in the hospital.
- Lulu confides in Ms. M about her father's disappearance and the struggles she faced after her mother's death.
- Lulu reads a newspaper article about a man found injured in a meadow, and she believes it could be her father.
- Ms. M drives Lulu to the hospital where the unidentified man is in a coma, and Lulu shares her life story with Ms. M.
- Lulu's emotional confession moves Ms. M to tears, and Lulu asks for help finding her sister, Serena.
- Ms. M expresses regret for not being able to help Lulu earlier and vows to assist in finding Serena.
- Lulu enters the hospital room where her father is in a medically induced coma, and demands to know his condition from the doctor.
- The doctor explains that her father's injuries are being stabilized in the induced coma and that his boss confirmed his identity.
- Lulu is determined not to experience the same lack of information about her father's condition as she did with her mother.
- The emotional turmoil and uncertainty of her father's condition mirror the past experiences Lulu had with her mother.
- Lulu's determination to be informed about her father's condition reflects her growth and resilience in the face of adversity.
- The text captures Lulu's emotional journey and her unwavering determination to reunite with her family.
Lulu's Journey to Finding Home
- Lulu arrives at a foster home to visit her sister, Serena, who is doing well, and they share a moment of joy.
- Social services have been searching for Lulu for two days and plan for her to visit Serena the next day.
- Lulu meets Jack, a neighbor, and shares her story with him, including living in a car with her family.
- Lulu learns that she will be living in the foster home temporarily until a permanent house is found for her.
- Lulu reflects on the support and care she has found, feeling grateful for the positive changes in her life.
- At school, Lulu discovers paper cranes appearing on her desk and in various places, showing support from her classmates.
- Lulu's classmate, Deana, begins to show kindness and support towards Lulu, indicating a potential friendship.
- Deana gives Lulu a paper crane and invites her to her house, signaling a change in their relationship.
- Lulu realizes that Deana's actions and the paper cranes symbolize a newfound friendship and support from her classmates.
- The paper cranes and Deana's gestures signify a turning point in Lulu's journey, where she finds acceptance and friendship.
- Lulu's experience at the foster home and the support from her classmates bring a positive change in her life.
- The paper cranes and Deana's actions serve as symbols of friendship, acceptance, and support in Lulu's journey to finding home.
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