Pages 75-90

This part of the book wasn't as eventful as the last ones. I just learned about what time it is in the setting of this book. It's is around thanksgiving. Guess what? Lemon Valley is already decorating for Christmas! Well, back to the book. In these pages Naomi is really upset about what happened with her mom. She decides to talk to Gram about the rehab and her dad and Gram said it was all true. Here is the real storie about what happened to her dad. During the storm he went to go move his boat to shore and ended up lost at sea for a week. He is still alive. That is way off from what I suspected! Anyways, Skla didn't show up for at least 3 nights after the conference, and when she finally showed up she seemed to not even remember the conference. She seemed all cheerful and had news she said that, her boyfriend, Clive was coming over for thanksgiving dinner. She also said that Clive got Owen a bike. He was sooo happy! I know I was happy when I got my first bike! When Naomi thanked Skyla in a very low voice Skla got mad and told her that she has to speak up and that when Clide was at the house that she would thank him loud and clear. Naomi was really nervous and she didn't even know if she would like Clide. The end of these pages was of Naomi and Gram setting up for thanksgiving. I can't wait to see what Clide looks like and if he's nice! ( I wish it could be Thanksgiving here. I love turkey!But the turkey says to eat ham!)

Pages 61-74

These pages are rather sad. ): This part is when Naomi and Owen's mom are going to come to their parent teacher conference. The morning of the conference Skyla Helps Naomi get ready. She had died her hair the same color as Naomis and was even wearing the same shirt, but when Naomi was getting her hair braided she noticed that her mom wasn't her usual cheerful self and that her pajamas smelt funny. Naomi chose not to care and went to school feeling really excited that her mom was coming and that she would be able to meet her new friend Blanca.When the time came for the conference her mom never showed up. Naomi and Owen were very dissapointed, and they had to wait for their Gram to pick them up. While she was waiting she heard the office ladies talking about her mom(here is the sad/surprising part). Here is what they said,

". . . called yesterday to give me some history on the mother. She's been in and out of rehab and halfway houses for years. Severe alcohol abuse and irrational behaviors that go along with it."

"Whatever happened to the father?"

"There's no contact. He and the mother are divorced. Gram said he wanted the children at one time, but the mom wouldn't allow it. He lives in Mexico."

So I guess I was wrong about that her dad died, but isn't it sad. I feel so bad for Naomi! I really want to know what happens next. I wonder why Skyla was a no show?

Pages 46-60 (;

Naomi is now figuring out how fun having a mom can be. Skla went shopping for Naomi and got her a beautiful t-shirt and a new pair of jeans . Which is a big thing for Naomi because her Gram always made her clothes. skla also did Naomi's hair; into a beautiful french braid which is way different than her usual tangly mess. Naomi seems so happy and I feel so happy for her too. When she went to shcool the next day she made freinds with a new girl named Blanca Paloma( Hey Paloma your famous!).It was naomis first real friend and she felt like a shiny penny. she had her mother to thank. I think it is sooo wonderful that Naomi has her mom. I predict that in the end her mom might stay forever and maybe Naomi will find her dad.

The picture at the top is of Naomi, Grams, and Owens trailor home.

Pages 31-45 (:

Now Gram is getting worried about what could happen since Skla came back. Could she possibly want to take her children back? Is she still the same as she was seven years ago? When Fabiola comes over she can tell that Gram is really stressed. They decide to go talk to Bernardo, Fabiola's husband. They have a short talk, and then go home. While Naomi is in bed she tries to remember her mom, she can only remember her dad. It was a long time ago in a terrible storm that her dad disapeared. The book doesn't say if he died or not, but that is what I suspect.I would be devestated if my dad died! In the morning Naomi and Owen see there mom sleeping on the couch of their trailer then go outside. Gram, who was gardening her flowers, tells them that Skyla only wants to visit them and to get to know them better. Naomi is worried but tries to think of the best.