New Characters:
Louise Kendricks: the “prettiest female in Stamps, next to Miss Flowers,” and Marguerite’s first friend
Tommy Valdon: Marguerite’s suitor
Miss Williams: Marguerite’s seventh-grade teacher
Helen Gray: a recipient of a Valentine and a very minor, flat character
Summary
At the annual summer picnic fish fry Marguerite makes her first close, girl friend: Louise Kendricks. Marguerite also has her first interest in a boy; Tommy Valdon not only sends Marguerite a love note, but he also sends her a valentine which...
Source: MAXnotes to I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, ©2000 Research and Education Association, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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