1. My connection to the book a one for the Murphy s reminds me of the time when I first met my grandparents.

2. Analyze: Carley is lonely and very courageous and outgoing. Carley reminds me of myself because she has gone through  many very challenging times in her adolescent life. She makes me wonder what it would be like to have to live with someone you do not know and who treat you like a daughter/son. Carley must be very scared about having to move to a new house and she is trying to make it feel like home. Carley just wants people to understand her and what she is going through.

3. Question

Why do you think Carley wants to go back to her mom?

Why did Mrs. Murphy step in front of the police officer and protect Carley?

Why is Carley so scared of her new family?

Why did Daniel try not to accept Carley?