Chapter 20: Maya's First Real Friend

TLDRMaya wanders away from a picnic and finds a private spot in the woods where she meets Louise Kendrick. They become friends and create a secret language. Maya receives a Valentine's note from Tommy, but she can't help but giggle around him, causing him to lose interest.

Key insights

🌳Maya's first real friend is Louise Kendrick, whom she meets in a small clearing in the woods.

💘Maya receives a Valentine's note from Tommy, but she can't help but giggle around him.

🗒️Maya and Louise create a secret language and spend hours giggling together.

👧🏽👧🏼Maya and Louise teach themselves a secret language.

🌭🍔🍟Maya describes the picnic with sensory detail, highlighting the abundance of food and the sense of community.

Q&A

Who is Maya's first real friend?

Maya's first real friend is Louise Kendrick.

What happens when Maya receives a Valentine's note from Tommy?

Maya can't help but giggle around Tommy, causing him to lose interest.

What do Maya and Louise do together?

Maya and Louise create a secret language and spend hours giggling together.

What does Maya do with Tommy's Valentine's note?

Maya tears up Tommy's Valentine's note after school.

How does Maya describe the picnic?

Maya describes the picnic with sensory detail, highlighting the abundance of food and the sense of community.

Timestamped Summary

00:09Maya wanders away from a picnic and finds a private spot in the woods.

00:19Maya meets Louise Kendrick in a small clearing in the woods.

00:40Maya and Louise create a secret language and spend hours giggling together.

00:50Maya receives a Valentine's note from Tommy.

01:03Maya tears up Tommy's Valentine's note.

01:10Maya and Louise spend time together at the picnic.

01:28Maya can't help but giggle around Tommy.

01:35Maya describes the picnic with sensory detail.