Catalyst by Laurie is about Kate Malone, an intelligent, young high school girl. She has a confusing, conflicting life as a senior with college decisions, family issues, and friend drama to deal with. Kate feels most comfortable just sitting in chemistry class, learning, instead of being at home with a disagreeable brother, Toby, and a father who is a Reverend, usually out doing church business. When Teri Litch’s house burns down, who comes to the rescue? Reverend Malone,of course. Teri, who is rude, short-tempered and mean, is now rooming with Kate. However, Teri’s son, Mikey, is the exact opposite. Cute, funny, and adorable, he is the only person Teri is ever nice to. Kate not only has to deal with the stress of wondering if she got into the only school she applied for, M.I.T., but now has the burden of having to grant Teri’s every wish. Kate’s friends begin to worry about her, because she no longer has the time to hang out. The Malone family and many other community volunteers start to rebuild a new house for Teri, her mother, and her son. Teri works every day at the house, even skipping school, imagining what things would be perfect for Mikey, such as a playroom. But one day when the work on the house was just about finished for the day, the electricity went out, and Mikey was missing. Everyone scrambles, calling his name, and he is quickly found in what was going to be his room. Unfortunately, he wasn’t found conscious. The ladder of his metal fire truck had gotten stuck in the outlet on the wall, electrocuting him. An ambulance was called to the scene, and he was shipped away to the hospital. What will happen to Teri if Mikey is gone? Will Kate and Teri make up?
Alana F.Period 3
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