80 pages • 2 hours read
Andrea Beatriz ArangoSomething Like Home
Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | Middle Grade | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Chapters 121-152Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Chapter 121 Summary: “School Interruptions”
To help Benson, Laura wants to get more information from Brayan, but the teacher gets a phone call. Her aunt is at the school to pick her up early. Laura is confused.
When she reaches the main office, Silvia isn’t there. It’s her mom.
Chapter 122 Summary: “Slow Motion: Pause”
Chapter 123 Summary: “Fast Motion: Unpause”
Mom laughs nervously and tells the office staff that Laura loves her so much she refers to her as “Mom.” Laura realizes she made a mistake again. She never should have revealed she was Mom, not Silvia. The secretary gets on the phone, but Mom rushes Laura toward the school exit.
The principal blocks their way. Unless Mom lets Laura go, he will call the police. She holds Laura tightly. Laura wants to go with her desperately, but she worries that Mom will get in more trouble. She thinks of Sparrow, Silvia, and Benson, unsure about her decision.
Recognizing Laura’s fear, Mom kisses her forehead and leaves. Laura is left crying.
