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1. What does Ian notice about his mom when Aunt Terry brings her home in Chapter 1, and what excuse does Aunt Terry give for Brandi's absence?

Aunt Terry drives up to the house and asks Ian to help her get Brandi inside the house. Ian does not see any fresh needle marks on his mom, but there is gauze and tape on the back of her hand where an IV must have been. His mom seems to be tired but not high. Aunt Terry tells him that his mother was gone because she had some work done on her back.

2. Who is The Sharpe and what does she do for her students?

The Sharpe is Kate Sharpe, a history teacher at Ian's high school. The kids began calling her The Sharpe because no one was sure how to say her name--Sharp or Sharpie. The Sharpe is always leaving school and combing back with vegetables, and fruit or trail mix. On Fridays, she brings donuts.

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