Chapters 9 through 12 Summary and Analysis

Chapter 9

Saturday, August 21

George flew into Oakland to stay with Kelly. She was due for her first chemotherapy treatment. Kelly couldn't help but cry when she brought up her appointment. George and Edward both agreed that everyone had to stay positive and that she was going to make it through. Kelly talked her father into getting a pedicure with her. Some friends came over that night. Everyone drank too much wine while Edward played the guitar while everyone sang along. The room was filled with true happiness.

Chapter 10

On balance, Kelly would rather know that something bad was coming. A warning was better than being hit from behind. Fifth grade had gone well but it was followed by a sixth grade that did not go well at all. Kelly and her friend, Allison Mundth, did everything together, from entering...