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One trait to describe Marlee is upset. Marlee is upset because Judy broke the news to her that she is switching rooms and Marlee is upset. ¨Why are you sleeping on the floor?¨ she demanded. I shrugged. ¨Marlee, I changed rooms because I wanted to be alone! Tonight, make sure you stay in your own bed.¨ I picked up my blanket and went back to my room. (33) This shows how upset Marlee is about how Judy is switching room

One trait to describe Marlee is upset. Judy broke the news to Marlee that she was switching rooms and Marlee misunderstood Judy and got very upset. ¨Why are you sleeping on the floor?¨ She demanded. I shrugged. ¨Marlee, I changed rooms because I wanted to be alone! Tonight, make sure you stay in your own bed.¨ I picked up my blanket and went back to my room. (33) This shows how upset Marlee is about Judy moving out.

One trait to describe Marlee is uncomfortable. Marlee was at her pool ontop of the diving board while all of the sudden she froze and got nervous. ¨Go ahead and jump,¨ said Sally. I didn´t move. A plane flew across the clouds... 2, 3, 5, 7, 11... I wish I were a stork and could fly away.¨ (2) This shows how uncomfortable Marlee is at the pool.

One trait to describe Derek and his baseball team is very happy. They are extremely happy because they won their first game of the season after starting the season 0-4. "On a 1-1 count the hitter smacked a high fly deep to right. Gary got a good jump on it, took the perfect route to the ball, and, miracle of miracles, reached out and grabbed it one-handed to end the game!¨ (119) This shows how happy the team is.

One trait to describe Derek's sister, Sharlee, is cheerful because on page 40, Sharlee and her best friend and current T-ball teammate, Ciara, announced to the Jeter's dinner table that they both hit home runs. On page 40, Ciara said, "We both hit home runs!" The two then high-fived. "Yessss!" Sharlee cried. "We already won our first two games, and we're never gonna lose, ever!" This shows how cheerful Sharlee is.

One trait to describe Derek is annoyed because on page 22, Derek´s dad and him were talking about Gary and was wondering why he is even on his team. On page 24, Derek says ¨You don´t know Gary,¨ he said miserably. ¨Gary? Isn´t he your friend from school?¨ Friend? More like worst enemy.¨
This shows how annoyed Derek is with Gary.

One trait to describe Derek is appreciative because on the first page, Derek found out the news that his dad was going to coach his baseball team and he was extremely excited. "I can't believe it. My dream is finally coming true!" Derek said. "Thanks for doing this, Dad. I know how busy you are, but I am reeeeally happy you're coaching our team." This shows how appreciative and grateful Derek is.