Self-Extending
Chapter 3 STRENGTHENED BY THE FLAME
Chapter 3 STRENGTHENED BY THE FLAME Chapter 3 STRENGTHENED BY THE FLAME Months passed, and a vast stack of pots built up in Naeem's...
Chapter 2 A STRONG FOUNDATION
Chapter 2 A STRONG FOUNDATION Chapter 2 A STRONG FOUNDATION "Harder!" shouted Naeem from where he was working beneath the eaves of...
Wrought by Fire
Wrought by Fire Wrought by Fire Chapter 1 AYZIZE LOOKS BACK Standing ankle deep in thick mud, Ayzize hacked at the riverbank above...
Chapter 4 HERE TO STAY
Chapter 4 HERE TO STAY Chapter 4 HERE TO STAY Across the stage, Patrick saw Mr. O'Hare watching from the wings, disappointment written...
Chapter 3 O'HARE'S THEATER
Chapter 3 O'HARE'S THEATER Chapter 3 O'HARE'S THEATER The following day, the Cavanaugh family arrived at the theater with plenty of...
Chapter 2 PRECIOUS MUSIC
Chapter 2 PRECIOUS MUSIC Chapter 2 PRECIOUS MUSIC The following morning, Patrick's parents planned their day. His father's eldest...
Song and Dance
Song and Dance Song and Dance Chapter 1 A NEW HOME The family made their way along the crowded Boston city street, their backs bent...
CHAPTER 4 DEADLINE
CHAPTER 4 DEADLINE CHAPTER 4 DEADLINE When she hears me yelling, my mom comes running. She attempts to help, but it appears my draft...
CHAPTER 3 DISASTER
CHAPTER 3 DISASTER CHAPTER 3 DISASTER Transcribing the interview is a nightmare. My notebook is a mess of half-finished sentences,...
CHAPTER 2 MY WAY
CHAPTER 2 MY WAY CHAPTER 2 MY WAY My mind is preoccupied all morning, and twice Kelly has to remind me what we're doing. When the...
FIRST EDITION
FIRST EDITION First Edition CHAPTER 1 NEWS AND VIEWS Ms. Carcetti has an announcement to make. Before she says anything, I realize...
Chapter 5 Look to the Skys
Chapter 5 Look to the Skys Chapter 5 Look to the Sky Fear spread across me like an icy blanket. Lost. We were lost. And now I would...
CHAPTER FOUR It's Tradition
CHAPTER FOUR It's Tradition CHAPTER FOUR It's Tradition The day of the music festival has arrived. The Hernandez van pulls up to the...
CHAPTER THREE The Move
CHAPTER THREE The Move CHAPTER THREE The Move Eddie arrives at Luis's house and rings the bell. Luis comes to the front door immediately,...
CHAPTER TWO The Lonely Guitar
CHAPTER TWO The Lonely Guitar CHAPTER TWO The Lonely Guitar A few days later, Eddie arrives at Luis's house for practice. The garage...
A Sound Move
A Sound Move A Sound Move CHAPTER ONE The Invitation Eddie slams his math book closed and shoves it into his book bag. He stuffs the...
