Comments:
- Lily and Rosaleen set off to find a place to stay. When Lily went to try and find food for Rosaleen and herself she seen a picture of "Black Mary," created by August Boatwright; without hesitation Lily set off looking for her.
- August and her sister June, and sister who has died April all of the name of Months because their mother was very fond of spring time.
- Lily knows that she is the cause of her mothers death.
- Rosaleen and Lily made up a whole new story about their lives and told it to August, so she can get more out of this situation.
- Lily will work with August and Zach on making the honey for the bee's while Rosaleen will help June in the house, until their stay is over.
Questions:
- Why is Lily so fond of the "Black Mary"?
- What makes her think that she will get something out of visiting the lady who made the "Black Mary"?
- Did August have a past history with Lily's mother?
- Does Lily really think she is going to stay with this family forever? and the truth is not going to come out in the light?
Literary Terms:
- "Painted like Pepto-Bismol." (pg64)- Simile
- "Her palms were pink like the bottom of her feet.." (pg71)- Simile
- "She was almond-buttery with sweat and sun, her face corrugated with a thousand carmel wrinkles and her hair looking flour dusted, but the rest of her seemed decades younger." (pg 71)- Imagery
Words:
- Corrugated(pg 71)-to wrinkle, as the skin or face
- Gourds(pg80)-The fruit of such a plant, often of irregular and unusual shape
Summary:
- Both Lily and Rosaleen settle down at the home of August, with a different disguise, as people they are not. Lily is still determined to find out about her mother.
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