Grief Girl [ Pgs.244-264 ]

Comments
1. I can't believe Ronald still didn't give any money to Erin yet when it's actually their money.
2. I don't understand why Erin's grandparents are so cruel, cheap, and mean and always acting so cold to everyone.
3. Erin is lucky to finally have something of her own and have more freedom.
4. Erin is now basically independent since she's old enough to do things on her own.
5. Tracey and Chris wouldn't be getting married any soon if they were, because of the money.

Questions
1. How come Tracey didn't talk to a lawyer about the money problem?
2. Even though Erin's grandparents are cold, do they even love them deep inside?
3. I wonder, what did the students in school say about Erin's hair looking like an afro?
4. How is Erin going to pay her grandma back when she doesn't even work anymore?


Vocabulary
1. ailments [ pg.263 ] - a physical disorder or illness, esp. of a minor or chronic nature
2. carob [ pg.255 ] - a Mediterranean tree, Ceratonia siliqua, of the legume family, bearing long, leathery pods containing hard seeds and sweet, edible pulp
3. compensate [ pg.252 ] - to counterbalance; offset; be equivalent to

Literary Terms
1. Falling action - Erin is now old and almost independent.
2. Setting - at a resuarant where Erin worked before.

Overview Sentence
-Erin is now old enough for a real job and to drive, she has her own car, but she has to do favors for her grandma until she can pay her back.