3. The themes in the novel are facing challenges with courage, struggling with what's right and wrong, self-discovery, and breaking apart and becoming whole again.

4.Jody Chapman- The oldest child in the Chapman family, she to become a cheerleader her junior year. Turning 16, she struggles with her family problems by being, considerate,, faithful, helpful, and hopeful for them. She's also clever, emotional, and_ friendly. "The last thing I wanted was for you to worry.

Kay Chapman- The 12 year old spoiled brat who's conceited, selfish, and a cry baby. Sometimes, she helps with good intentions, but, most of the times, she aggravates around her harsh words and thoughts. "I don't care if she never comes back. Dad can disappear too for all I care.... I hate all. of you. You're all crazy and I hate you all leave me alone and die.

Linda Chapman- The mother of Jody, Kay, and Michael, she can be abusive, hard, and harsh when she's upset. It's very difficult for her to care about her family since her only son disappeared, however, she wishes and wants to continue her life, even without Michael. " I've prayed too, and everybody /

9. I would recommend this novel to a friend because it deals about problems that are happening in the world-today. Maybe not the exact way it happens in the novel', but the message: near the end and Jody's trials with Michael's disappearance are worth reading about.

all the time, but she cares about her grandchildren a lot. "Don't you think I'm worried too? We feel so help less down here. We offered to come up when Michael first disappeared..."--

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