Chapter Nine Summary

The Amabos wake early in the morning to witness the year's first snow. They are dumbfounded by the beauty of the white, washing everything clean and pure. While Celestine, Andre, Mattu, and Mopsy work on a snowman, Jared angrily confronts his mother in the kitchen. When is she going to stand up and realize that something is strange about the Amabo family? They completely ignore Alake, pretending like she's not even there. It's not normal, he argues, and his mother needs to recognize that. Before Mrs. Finch can answer back, the Amabos come back inside to happily make their breakfast. Mrs. Finch announces that today, Alake will attend high school with Jared. She thinks it's important for Alake to be around kids her own age. At school, the guidance counselor appoints Tay, the most popular girl in school, as Alake's escort...