Self-Extending

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...

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 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 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...

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 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...

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 2 PRECIOUS MUSIC

Chapter 2 PRECIOUS MUSIC Chapter 2 PRECIOUS MUSIC The following morning, Patrick's parents planned their day. His father's eldest...

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 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...

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 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...

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 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 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 Three Spots, Spots Everywhere!

Chapter Three Spots, Spots Everywhere! Chapter Three Spots, Spots Everywhere! Even though the farm was in complete chaos, I still...