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Mrs. Taub looked at me. “I think I’ve gotten to know you this year. I think you can do better than this — much better”

She really believed me when I said I wouldn’t talk anymore. Since when do teachers believe you when you say that?

Ruti or Adina ask to play with me almost every day after school, but act like they don’t know me in school

I feel so yucky when I go along with Vori’s shenanigans and it’s super embarrassing when we get caught

“Atara Tratner. I’m surprised at you. I’m sure your mother isn’t going to be happy to hear about this”