Chapters 17, 18 and 19 Summary and Analysis

Chapter 17: Boarding School in Hong Kong

Aunt Reine and her husband and children left Hong Kong. Adeline was not given the chance to say goodbye to them. As soon as they left, Adeline was informed to pack her things because Niang and her father would be taking her away. Little Brother rode along and ignored Adeline because he was angry with her for stopping a prank the day before. He had rigged several large books so that they would fall on Ye Ye. Adeline saw it just in time and saved Ye Ye from being hurt—it could have killed the frail old man. They finally arrive at Sacred Heart School and Orphanage. Adeline was secretly delighted when she learned she would be a full-time boarding student and would not have to live with Niang.

Chapter 18: Miserable Sunday...