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Author: Ann L. Dreyer- After Elaine Gina’s life has changed forever when her troubled sister, Elaine is killed in a car accident. Could someone as angry as Elaine ever care about anyone?? Gina wonders. In a series of Flashbacks, Gina paints a picture of her deeply unhappy teenage sister and the failed attempts of the family to reach Elaine. As communication between grieving family members breaks down, Gina finds herself following in her sister’s footsteps until tensions at school escalate and finally erupt in an explosive scene that takes everyone by surprise. In the end Gina learns that Elaine’s mistakes don’t have to be hers, too. And she realizes that letting go of Elaine maybe the hardest thing she’s ever had to do. Whether navigating their way through junior high or struggling with the loss of a loved one, students will find hope in this sensitive yet honest portrayal of a family coping with loss. “We discussed artifacts the next day. Mr. Pope asked us to name some examples. “If you dug up Gina’s sister, you’d find a beer bottle with her.” Tracy said. “That would be an artifact.” She turned and smirked at me. My lungs slammed shut. The room was absolutely still.” Nancy Goodrich Taylor MS Warrenton,VA butterflymoon20022002@yahoo.com --------------------------------- Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------