They soon bond over their differences to their peers, and Connor spends more and more time at Stagecoach Pass after school. Getting through each day without people laughing or calling him names is almost impossible. He is fascinated with Aven’s skills, but disparaging about his own. Then there’s Connor, a boy who has Tourette’s syndrome. The longer they don’t, the longer she feels uncomfortable. At school she instantly feels the predictable stares of everyone but wishes someone would just talk to her about it, and get it over with. Hence, Aven is very independent and capable, using her feet, shoulders and chin for most tasks during the day. Aven’s parents adopted her when she was 2 years old and ever since have insisted (with much love) that she learn to do things for herself. It’s hot – really hot, and Stagecoach Pass (the western theme park Mum and Dad will be managing, and their new home) backs onto the Arizona desert. Arizona for sure, is going to be different. Like any student, Aven knows she will have to meet and make new friends in a new school and that’s when the questions will begin.Īven has grown up with the same kids and had the same teachers throughout her life, so nobody comments on it any more. Dad has been out of work for a while, so when he gets a job as a restaurant manager in Arizona, they start packing. 13 yr old Aven can’t believe she is going to have to start again.
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