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= Laura Parra [: The secret language of girls. =

Pages 1-26
== Kate is months older than Marylin, so Kate usually has more privileges. In the book, Kate & Marylin found a little bird and took care of him. They did not think that it had a mother. The little bird died since it wasn't used to living with humans. Marylin's mother thinks that Marylin is too young to wear nail polish. Marylin thinks that Kate acts a little childish, but they are both eleven years old. Marylin's mom think that Kate acts very mature for her age. Also Marylin's mom usually has a bad mood, since she argues with her husband a lot. Kate's parents are always happy & nice. They never argue in front of their daughter. Marylin's parents feel like Marylin should be her self. Also that she should treat people the same way they treat her. Kate & Marylin buried the little bird. Kate felt touched & Marylin acted mean. Kate was a very sweet and nice girl, well that’s how everyone describes her except Marylin. == == In my book, the main character is Marylin. She always complains about her age. Also, she feels like her mother should let her do what she want or she should have more privileges. She hangs out with her best friend Kate. Marylin usually says that her toes are completely weird because her second toe is longer. She is never confident in herself. Also, people describe her as funny & mean at times. == == I think this book is very interesting. I don't really connect to the book. Also, this book makes me want to keep reading. It is very cool & the characters are funny. This book also reminds me of some other book that I read in the past. == == Laura, I don't really understand the plot of your novel. You gave me details about Kate & Marilyn's family and relationship, but nothing to tell about what this story is going to be about. You can do better on your opinion paragraph. -Miss Bond ==

Pages 26-41
== Kate & Marylin make secret codes. People don’t like when they do that. Also, people think that is rude. Usually people will think that they are talking about them. Tracie is in Kate’s family. She was also next to Kate’s Dad & she was crying. Her eyelid were swollen & her eyes were really red. Kate’s mom was stressing out. That kind of made Tracie sad. Her mother told Kate that when she was stress was because something was wrong or she was a bit annoyed. Tracie described Cupid as a baby with fat cheeks. Which made Kate laugh. Marylin just laughed & said that Cupid was fake. Also, Tracie thinks that she should be able to go out since she is older than Kate. == == Marylin started being bossy towards everyone of her friends. Her friends say that she thinks she’s so mature. She also describes her self as such a cool person. I feel like Marylin is mean. She usually acts like she’s so much better than anyone else. Her mother teaches her how to be nice and be respectful. She is changing and being nice after the talk she had with her mother. == == I think that the book is really cool, I like reading it. I connect to the book at times. I’ve had friends that act like Marylin. Also, I do fun things like the things people in the book do. I also relate to the book when the say that Kate can be mean at times. Cause I act mean at times, but just when I get mad. == == Laura, what "people" don't like Kate & Marylin's secret codes? I still don't understand what your novel is about. Please give a plot overview as part of your next summary. Why is Marylin acting that way? -Miss Bond ==

pages, 48-60
== My book is about the friendship between Marylin & Kate. Also. It’s about their feelings. Marylin woke up with a stomach ache. When Marylin wakes up with a stomach ache means that the party that she’s going to is going to ruin her life. Marylin & Kate were planning a party even though Kate had it under control she still worried. Flannery was being really mean told Kate that her party was going to be boring. Marylin & her mother went shopping. Her mom said that she must buy healthy stuff for the party, like carrots & vegetables. Flannery thought that she was an expert at everything; she hurt Kate’s feelings when she tells her that she is not going to be cool ever. == == Marylin is learning how to express her feelings. She is not being mean anymore. Her mother says that she’s growing up. Also her mom says that she is maturing. Kate feels that her best friend is learning how to be a cool person. But, Marylin still acts the same with her family. == == This is really cool book. Also it relates to me a lot. My sister and I act the same as Tracie & Kate do. Also my sister and I and get along well but sometimes she acts like she’s better than me. Also she is very selfish at times. ==

pages, 60-75
== Marylin is having a sleepover at her house. It couldn't be at Kate's house because the last time she had a sleepover people were puking all around the place. Her mother allowed only Marylin to sleep over. Katie was invited to Marylin's sleepover she was usually describe as a loser. But Marylin just wanted to be nice. Brittany also went over she was sweet & nice girl. the decided to call the cutest boy in the sixth grade. But they got caught, Marylin's mother saw Brittany on the phone & Katie, Kate & Marylin making snow angels. Marylin mother remembered when she did that with her sister. After that all Marylin's mother heard was Brittany asking the guy on the phone if he can shaky shaky & if he has Dr. pepper in his can! which made everyone laugh. Marylin's friends reminded her mom of how she was when she was young. Also the wanted to be with the "spirit" of Marylin Monroe. Their sleepover was fun, they also talked about BOYS. == == Marylin recognize that it feels good when treating people with respect. She is learning how to share also. Kate is very funny & she like to have fun at ll times. Brittany was nice an outgoing, she is consider as the "popular" girl in school. She is describe as pretty. A lot of people talked to Brittany, she was very pretty. == == I really like this book. I enjoy reading it. The chapter that I am right now doesn't relate to me. Even though i do like having sleepovers with my friends & we do prank call people. This book makes me laugh a lot. ==

pages 75-90
== Marylin was having a party because she wanted to bring all her friends together. Tracie is Katie's sister & Flannery is a friend of Kate and Marylin. So far Flannery got back from her trip & she started hanging out with Marylin. Marylin & Flannery get together & be mean and ignore Kate. Kate feels like the third wheel around her "best friends." Marylin is really fake & when everyone thought she changed she went back to the old Marylin. Kate went on the bus with Flannery & Marylin but all they did was giggle every time Kate talked. After they went over Marylin's house & they will role their eyes at Kate. Kate will just stand around thinking different things. Marylin acts like how ever Flannery wants her to act she like the puppet master. Flannery is controlling of her friends. She is as fake as Marylin is. Kate is a good friend & she doesn't always think about herself. Kate also got along with little kids like her next door neighbor. == == Marylin is starting to be like she was before. Kate is so sweet & she's nice when it comes to her friends. Flannery is just like Marylin, they are both mean. Also they like to take control. They both don't deserve a friend like Kate. Kate is a truth friend & she doesn't do what people tell her to do. She makes her own decisions. == == I think that Kate is a very good friend. The other two are really fake. I have best friends & i don't let my friends control me. I feel like everyone should make their own decisions. I get along with everyone just like Kate. Also if I were Kate I'd wouldn't like to hang out with fake people. They are mean & they just shouldn't have Kate. ==

pages 90-112
== Kate got assign to be in the poetry club. She didn’t know that Marylin got assign as well. Kate is trying to be friends with Marylin like they were before. Kate remembers when Flannery was new to the neighborhood. Kate feels bad and she thinks that she's losing her best friend. Kate tries to talk to Marylin & she sits next to her. But once again she ignores her. Marylin tells Kate how she is not allowed to talk to her just because Flannery said she can’t. Kate gets extremely angry but, all she can do is be mad because she wouldn’t like to fight with the new girl "on the block." Marylin and Kate get assign to be together in the poems their making but, Marylin just stares at the paper. She doesn’t want to do anything at all. == == Kate is being nice once again. Marylin is just such a fake friend. She never even knew Flannery before and then she likes her all of the sudden. Kate deserve a better friend and Marylin is not the right one. Flannery is controlling Marylin like if she's her barbie doll. == == I think Kate should stop being nice. I feel like Marylin is back stabbing her. Flannery and Marylin are making her feel left out. They do not like her at all. And Kate is just being dumb because I would ignore them as well. They are really mean and can’t be nice ever! ==

pages 112-130
== Marylin did not hate Kate. Flannery and Marylin started hanging out and then they made Kate feel left out, but Marylin still liked Kate untill Flannery told Marylin that she would be in trouble if she talked to Kate. Marylin is like in between both of them but Kate is not being controlling of Marylin, Flannery is she is making decisions that Marylin wouldn't make. Kate is starting to talk to Elyse, Elyse is just some girl from her school and she gets along with Kate. Elyse tells Kate to not worry about Marylin because one day she will regret turning her back on her. Elyse and Kate talk about what they like just so they can start being best friends. Kate and Elyse went to go get their ears pierced, and Marylin saw them walking around laughin. Marylin was furious and like Elyse said she is starting to regret losing her "best friend." Then Kate asked herself How are you friend with someone for like forever and then sotp talking to them? Then Kate remembers when they had all good memories. One of them was when Marylin's parent were fighting and she slept over Kates 4 days in a row no questions asked. == == I think that Kate should start making friends and just forget her "best friend" just like she forgot about her. I've known girls that two-faced. I've never had firend that turned their back on me like Marylin did but I've had friend that I didnt talk to in a while. I would be mad if someone did turn their back on me. The girls that do that will definetly regret when their new friend does the same thing and leaves them out. ==