Setting
Sanderfield, Illinois
Protagonist
Bethany Cole
Antagonist
Dr. Van Dyne and Walter Cole
Point of View
First person; omniscient
Conflict
Bethany's parents are acting funny and send her off to her Aunt's house who is a stranger to her
Climax
When Van Dyne confronts Bethany at the fair
Resolution
Bethany's family moves in next to Myrlie's family, and they plant a ginkgo in honor of Bethany's survival
Rising Action
Bethany is left at Myrlie's house, Bethany finds out she is a clone
Falling Action
Van Dyne forgave Bethany's family after having the story explained to him
Exposition
A very depressing book that became positive at the end
Characters
Bethany Cole, Hillary Cole, Myrlie Wilker, Joss Wilker, Dr. Van Dyne
Theme
How to move on after a tragedy.
The truth will set you free
