Summary For the first time since she arrived in North Carolina, Ronnie is able to sleep in. When she gets up, Jonah is watching television upside down and eating pop tarts. Jonah tells her that Steve is outside with Pastor Harris. Ronnie looks and sees that Officer Pete is just […]
Read more Summary and Analysis Chapter 17 – RonnieSummary and Analysis Chapter 16 – Steve
Summary Although Steve recognizes that something is bothering Ronnie when she comes in, he decides to give her space. Jonah tells Steve Will’s name, and Steve admonishes Jonah for listening to a private conversation. When Jonah asks how Steve expects to keep track of Ronnie if he does not read […]
Read more Summary and Analysis Chapter 16 – SteveSummary and Analysis Chapter 15 – Marcus
Summary Marcus is thinking through the events of the previous days. Initially he is pleased that Blaze’s actions will push Ronnie toward him, but when that does not happen, he gets annoyed. He sees Will outside Ronnie’s house, and when Ronnie comes out to talk with him, Marcus recognizes their […]
Read more Summary and Analysis Chapter 15 – MarcusSummary and Analysis Chapter 14 – Ronnie
Summary As Ronnie watches Will play volleyball, she begins to imagine enjoying herself this summer. Ronnie’s private thoughts are interrupted by Ashley, who comes over to Ronnie and introduces herself. She mentions the places that Will took Ronnie, making it sound like Will does that with all the girls he […]
Read more Summary and Analysis Chapter 14 – RonnieSummary and Analysis Chapter 13 – Will
Summary Ronnie heads over to Blakelee Brakes the next morning, accuses Will of not calling the aquarium, and storms out. Will races out after her. When he finds her an hour later, Ronnie is still mad and blames him for her having to spend two nights watching the eggs and […]
Read more Summary and Analysis Chapter 13 – WillSummary and Analysis Chapter 12 – Ronnie
Summary After spending the night camped outside, Ronnie wakes up sore and remembers the events of the previous day. On her way to the house, she remembers that she left her book on the beach. As she returns to get it, she notices someone in a Blakelee Brakes uniform. That […]
Read more Summary and Analysis Chapter 12 – RonnieSummary and Analysis Chapter 11 – Steve
Summary In response to Ronnie’s outburst, Steve and Jonah build a plywood wall in the alcove to block the piano. They go kite flying afterwards. With an afternoon storm approaching, Steve calls Jonah inside. On their way back to the house, Steve notices loggerhead turtle tracks, and they follow the […]
Read more Summary and Analysis Chapter 11 – SteveSummary and Analysis Chapter 10 – Ronnie
Summary At Bower’s Point that evening, Ronnie is unimpressed when the gang begins to drink alcohol. She begins to think about her day with Blaze, exploring the town, and then going back to Blaze’s house to watch The Breakfast Club. Ronnie noticed that Blaze’s mom left her a note and […]
Read more Summary and Analysis Chapter 10 – RonnieSummary and Analysis Chapter 9 – Steve
Summary Steve and Jonah have a nice yet uneventful first full day together. Steve teaches his son how to cut glass; they have lunch together and search for seashells. As soon as it gets dark, Steve is going to take Jonah to the beach to watch spider crabs. Jonah notices […]
Read more Summary and Analysis Chapter 9 – SteveSummary and Analysis Chapter 8 – Ronnie
Summary The narrative returns to Ronnie and Blaze, who are headed toward the diner to get Blaze something to eat. Ronnie admits to herself that Wrightsville may have some small town charm. At the diner, Blaze asks about Marcus and tells Ronnie that she used to dislike Marcus until a […]
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