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      Chapter II

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter II begins with Mibs Beaumont, the narrator, reflecting on her life at home following a traumatic incident involving her father. That night, she shares a dimly lit bedroom with her younger sister, Gypsy. Mibs listens to the sounds around her—Gypsy’s steady breathing, the muffled activity of her mother and brother Rocket downstairs, and even the low rumbling of the earth itself. The atmosphere is thick with the noise of a family navigating its own sense of instability. Meanwhile, Mibs’ mother…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter IV opens with Miss Rosemary bringing up the idea of celebrating Mibs’ thirteenth birthday, an innocent comment that quickly escalates into an uncomfortable conversation. The atmosphere at the table becomes tense as the family’s usual excitement for birthday celebrations clashes with an unspoken tradition within the Beaumont family: thirteenth birthdays are typically private, low-key affairs. Mibs' brother, Fish, visibly tenses at the thought of a party, his discomfort suggesting deeper feelings…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter V begins with the narrator waking up early on her thirteenth birthday, brimming with excitement but finding that the day feels strangely ordinary. She had hoped for some extraordinary event or newfound ability, but nothing happens to suggest that this will be a day unlike any other. Feeling a bit disappointed that she hasn’t suddenly developed magical powers, she quietly gets out of bed, careful not to wake her younger sister, Gypsy, who is deeply immersed in the comfort of her stuffed animals.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VI begins with the protagonist stepping into the church, where she is immediately confronted by the presence of Ashley Bing and Emma Flint, two girls from her past at Hebron Middle School. Dressed for a party, they serve as a painful reminder of old memories she hoped to leave behind. As she enters the room, she feels like an outsider, especially when Ashley's gaze lingers on Will Junior, the boy she admires from afar. Summoning all of her courage, the protagonist decides to confront Ashley, hoping…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VIII opens with Mibs's unwavering determination to reach Salina, feeling an overwhelming urgency as she makes up her mind to leave the church where she had fainted. Despite Will Junior’s deep concern for her well-being, Mibs refuses to let anything stand in her way, resolute in her decision to go alone. Her desire to get to Salina, no matter the cost, drives her to step outside the church and prepare to run the ninety miles if necessary. As she looks around, the sight of the Heartland Bible…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter X opens with the deliveryman pausing in the intense silence, seemingly contemplating what to do with the baby mice he had discovered nesting among his Bibles. His expression, tense and uncertain, suggests he is considering extreme options, such as poison, drowning, or perhaps even offering us as a meal to a cat. As he slowly removes his wilted carnation and loosens his pink necktie, his rolled-up sleeves reveal a gaunt chest beneath his worn-out overalls. Crossing his arms, two names appear on his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VII begins with the protagonist waking up in Pastor Meeks’s office, disoriented and confused, to the sound of heated arguments. She finds herself lying on a blue plaid sofa, surrounded by chaos. Pastor Meeks is in the midst of an angry confrontation with a thin deliveryman, who is holding a large pink Bible. The pastor, visibly irritated, criticizes the color of the Bibles, questioning their appropriateness for his congregation. He seems more focused on the color than the actual purpose of the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter IX opens with the group aboard a bus heading deeper into Nebraska, an environment thick with tension and the emotional weight of the journey ahead. Fish and the narrator exchange subtle but telling glances, communicating their shared anxiety without words. The unease between them is tangible, as both are clearly struggling to process the overwhelming stress of their situation. In contrast, Bobbi sits undisturbed by the rising tension, lounging casually on a cot, comfortably chewing on Bubble Tape…
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      Chapter XI

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XI begins with Lester Swan, the bus driver, enjoying a lively conversation with his passengers. He eagerly encourages everyone to sit near the front of the bus, creating a sense of camaraderie among the group, though Bobbi and Will Junior hesitate as they sit beside him, clearly unsure and uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Mibs and Fish, both on edge due to their father's worsening health, sit quietly across from them, their anxiety palpable. The tension in the air is thick, as their journey to Salina…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter XII, the narrator finds herself completely overwhelmed by the chaos that is unfolding around her, as well as the internal struggle created by the clashing voices in her head. Desperate to escape the overwhelming situation, she flees from Will Junior’s presence and the dilapidated house that has become a symbol of her confusion. She rushes past her friend, Lester Swan, and Bobbi, barely acknowledging their existence as she tries to distance herself from the storm of emotions that cloud her…
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