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      by LovelyMay Chapter 6: Paging Mr. Tushman When he goes with his mom to meet Mr. Tushman, August is a little giggly at first because he keeps thinking of all the butt jokes he and his family made. He kind of expects the principal to have a big rear end, but Mr. Tushman turns out to be a skinny, normal-looking old guy. When Mr. Tushman introduces himself, August looks at the ground to hide his face. The principal kneels down so August has to look at him, and they talk about the subjects August likes to study.…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 4: Christopher’s House August first learns that he might attend a real school when he is playing at Christopher’s house. He overhears his mom mentioning it to Christopher’s mom and demands to know what she means. She said she thinks August is ready to go to school with other kids. August disagrees, and his dad backs him up. August climbs into his dad’s lap and whines that he wants to stick with homeschooling. He knows he is acting like a baby, but he cannot help it. Chapter 5:…
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      by LovelyMay As part 1 of Wonder begins, August Pullman explains that he is not normal. He likes the same things other ten-year-olds like, such as video games and ice cream and bike riding. But when he goes to the playground, other kids “run away screaming” at the sight of his face. August was born with severe medical problems that caused deformity to his facial features and skull. In public, people stare at him, or they work hard not to look at all. They never just treat him like everybody else. He says, After…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Seventy-Six of "If These Wings Could Fly," we find ourselves in a scene filled with trauma and uncertainty. The characters huddle in the street, their toes numb and hearts filled with doubt. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) assess their conditions while a police officer questions them about the events that transpired. Amidst this chaos, Mrs. Stieg arrives, offering comfort with blankets and coffee for mothers and responders alike. As the tension rises, an oxygen mask is applied to Campbell,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Fifty-Nine of "If These Wings Could Fly," the protagonist, Leighton, grapples with her emotional turmoil following a troubling weekend. Liam, visibly distressed, picks her up for school and expresses his worry about her well-being, suggesting that she may need help. Despite her acknowledgment of his concerns, Leighton deflects, apologizing for missing Liam’s big game and expressing relief at his loss, hinting at her own inner chaos. The chapter captures the symbolic significance of the crows…
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      Chapter 77

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 77 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with a serene yet poignant scene as the early morning light gradually envelops the yard. As the sun begins to rise, the familiar sound of crows awakens the stillness, filling the air with their graceful movement. A particular flash of gray among the sea of black birds catches the eye, prompting Juniper to quietly whisper a goodbye to Joe, a simple yet meaningful gesture that indicates a profound emotional connection to someone not physically present. This…
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      Chapter 75

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 75 of If These Wings Could Fly takes the intensity to new heights as the characters are thrust into a deadly struggle within a burning house. Campbell, overwhelmed by panic, charges into the raging fire, and his mother, driven by the instinct to protect him, attempts to stop him. Despite her best efforts, she fails to intercept him in time, and the tragic realization sets in that her actions unintentionally led to this deadly scenario. The protagonist, filled with an overwhelming sense of guilt,…
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      Chapter 74

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 74 of If These Wings Could Fly delves deeply into a metaphor that portrays the experience of falling, both physically and emotionally. The chapter opens with an intense and urgent situation, where the narrator finds themselves in a position where jumping seems to be the only option. The imagery is stark and evocative, with a "sky on fire" above and a "house on fire below," symbolizing the overwhelming chaos and sense of danger that surrounds them. As the roof begins to give way, a feeling of…
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      Chapter 73

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 73 of If These Wings Could Fly takes readers deep into the narrator's emotional struggle as they confront the destructive fire that has erupted. While they firmly assert that they did not physically start the blaze, there is a clear undercurrent of guilt, suggesting that their inner turmoil may have played an indirect role in igniting the flames. The narrator is caught in a conflict between denial and acceptance, acknowledging that while they may not have directly set the fire, their feelings of…
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      Chapter 72

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 72 of If These Wings Could Fly escalates the tension as Leighton and his mother find themselves trapped in a nightmarish situation, struggling to find a way out of their burning home. Leighton’s mother urgently insists that he escape, even as the chaos intensifies around them, with Leighton’s friend holding a gun in an increasingly unstable environment. Amidst this, Leighton faces an unsettling realization: his keys are missing, and with escape routes narrowing, their only option is to climb up…
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