Cordelia Miller, an endearing young misfit in a scholarly, cultured family, loves junk food, TV, and the son of the local grocer.

"Being popular is not just my right, but my responsibility, and I want you to know that I take it very seriously.

It's her favorite thing. It's what makes her happy. It's what makes her who she is. Until one day, she hears the whispers: people can't fly; it's impossible. And suddenly, Cordelia can't.

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"Thirteen year old Cordelia puts up with her stepfather's abuse until she learns her ailing mother is pregnant again.

'An old man, his life coming to a close.

There are a fair few occasions where I applied this poetic license to fit closely to the heartbeat of the story or a particular individual within it.

... Cordelia. "Hold on to your hat," he murmured to her out of the corner of his mouth. "This one took me by surprise." "I think I may be way ahead of you." "That wouldn't be a first." He raised his voice. "Go ahead, Lieutenant. This won't ...