Blended: Chapters 64–76

by Sharon M. Draper
After her parents' divorce, eleven-year-old Isabella must shuttle back and forth between two separate households while trying to understand her biracial identity.

Here are links to our lists for the novel: Chapters 1–15, Chapters 16–27, Chapters 28–45, Chapters 46–63, Chapters 64–76

Here are links to our lists for other books by Sharon M. Draper: Out of My Mind, Stella by Starlight, Copper Sun, Tears of a Tiger, Forged by Fire
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  1. compact
    a small cosmetics case with a mirror
    She opens a compact with a little mirror and pats a bit of her makeup on my face.
  2. fumigate
    treat with smoke, especially with the aim of disinfecting
    “You trying to fumigate the place?” I fake choke and wave my hands to clear the air.
  3. prodigy
    an unusually gifted or intelligent person
    “Sure, Mom,” he says. “Not a problem. I like hanging out with our very own piano prodigy.”
  4. tentatively
    in a hesitant manner
    I touch her head tentatively. Her fur is so silky.
  5. curtsy
    a gesture involving bending the knees to show respect
    I give him a formal curtsy. “Thank you, monsieur,” I say, using my best fake French accent.
  6. implode
    burst inward
    “Probably a good idea,” he says, laughing. “I don’t want to watch you implode right here in the living room. Besides, traffic by the university is always crazy. Give me a few secs to get out of these sweats, and we’re on the road.”
  7. suede
    leather with a napped surface
    In a burgundy suede blazer, a crisp white shirt, and slim-fitting beige pants, Darren’s definitely got his mama’s fashion flair.
  8. flair
    distinctive and stylish elegance
    In a burgundy suede blazer, a crisp white shirt, and slim-fitting beige pants, Darren’s definitely got his mama’s fashion flair.
  9. quavering
    (of the voice) shaking as from weakness or fear
    “Are they talking to me?” Darren asks, his voice quavering.
  10. wallop
    a severe blow
    “I said, get out of the car. Now!” The angry voice is even angrier. He gives the window another wallop. Is car glass breakable? I think crazily.
  11. hoarse
    deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness
    The last things I remember hearing are Darren’s hoarse scream and a male voice shouting, “Shots fired! Shots fired! Send emergency medical crews ASAP.”
  12. detonate
    burst as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
    Is it possible for a human head to detonate?
  13. tender
    hurting
    “That’s going to be tender for a couple of days. But you’ll be fine. I promise,” the nurse says gently as she pushes a button to make the bed go flat again.
  14. ponder
    reflect deeply on a subject
    I ponder this information.
  15. graze
    a superficial abrasion
    “No, sweetie. You’re good. Honest. Fortunately, the officer was a lousy shot. Or maybe you moved at just the right moment. The bullet tore through your skin, and a couple of layers beneath that, but luckily didn’t hit bone. You got what we’d call a bad graze. Your body jumped into save-Isabella mode, and you’ll be fine.”
  16. concussion
    injury to the brain caused by a blow
    “According to the ambulance report, you fell and hit your head pretty hard when you were shot. You were knocked out. Not from the bullet, but from the sidewalk. You have a pretty bad concussion.”
  17. intravenous
    within or by means of a vein
    “We put in an IV—stands for ‘intravenous’—it’s pretty standard procedure, to make sure you’re getting enough fluids.”
  18. snippet
    a small piece of anything
    I lie there in the whiteness of that room and let my thoughts do the walking.
    Snippets of unplayed piano music.
  19. welt
    a raised mark on the skin
    As he gets closer, I can see scrapes and welts on his face.
  20. concede
    give over
    “But you’re the toughest kid I know,” he tells me. “You’ve handled their mess like a champ. And you’ll handle this the same way. You’re so much stronger than you think.”
    “Maybe,” I concede. “What about you, Darren?”
  21. din
    a loud, harsh, or strident noise
    Finally Darren hollers out over the din, “Hey! Give her a break!”
  22. convalescence
    gradual healing through rest after sickness or injury
    His note said, May your convalescence be brief and your rejuvenation be powerful!
  23. rejuvenation
    restoration to a more youthful, fresh, or lively condition
    His note said, May your convalescence be brief and your rejuvenation be powerful!
  24. activist
    a reformer who works to achieve social or political change
    Activists are screaming.
  25. nuptials
    the social event at which the marriage ceremony is performed
    Dad continues. “I just want to offer my congratulations to you and John Mark about your upcoming nuptials. John Mark is a top-notch guy—and I can tell he loves my baby girl. I sincerely hope you’ll both be very happy.”
Created on Mon Apr 01 15:07:30 EDT 2019 (updated Mon Apr 01 17:05:29 EDT 2019)

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