1 9 A Friend Moves Away Today is the start of the new school year. At recess, all the students are happy to see their friends again—but not Charlotte. She is having one of the saddest days of her life! Nina, her best friend, has moved away. Her family went to live in China, where her father has a job. Charlotte sits all alone, knees bent under her chin. She has a lump in her throat, and she is trying not to cry. Elliot comes running over, very happy. “Hey, Charlo, want to play kickball?” “No, thanks,” says Charlotte in a small voice. “I don’t want to.” CHARLOTTE NOTICES THE REACTIONS OF HER BODY.
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