![]() ![]() Gramps never spoke to Marin about her mother he wrote often to his pen pal who he called “Birdie.” Marin and Mabel spent time together outside of class, often on the beach where surfers give Marin seashells in remembrance of her deceased mother who used to surf. In her senior year of high school, Marin and her peers acted as if they were not all about to go their separate ways. Marin remembers living with Gramps, with whom she shared a house for most of her life. ![]() The narration then switches to the past tense, retelling events that happened in May of that year. That night, Mabel arrives, and they talk about their respective colleges. She attempts to decorate her side of the dorm room but fails, feeling that her efforts make her look even more desperate. This next morning, Marin prepares for Mabel’s arrival later that day. The next day her friend is scheduled to visit. Marin is alone in her college dormitory for the winter break. ![]() The following version of this book was used to create this study guide: LaCour, Nina. ![]()
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