User:Cinthia2013/Draft of Surviving the Applewhites

Plot summary
After having her own space and ideas, E.D. has to now share her plans, projects, and time with Jake. Jake, a troublemaker, has been sent to Creative Academy, an artistic school, as his last chance before getting sent to juvie. E.D., a methodical girl who has been grading herself on all her work, has to now share her grade on the butterfly project with Jake because he catches her final butterfly.

Mrs. Montrose cancels "The Sound of Music," because, according to Randolph, her daughter is not qualified for the part of Gretl. E.D. proposes to continue the show in the barn. Soon everyone is helping out in converting their barn into the theater. When E.D. first sees Jake the day before the show, he has a different appearance than usual. His earrings and his eyebrow ring are gone and so is his red scarlet hair, which is now dark brown. His hair is no longer pointed; it is short, which makes his scalp show more. In a few more days it is the day of the show and the television crew has arrived.

Character Summary

 * Randolph Applewhite: A perfectionist theater director who does not accept actors who are not close to perfect. He is also the father of the four Applewhites, Destiny, Cordelia, E.D, and Hal. He is very short tempered.
 * Zedediah Applewhite: The grandfather of the Applewhites, who is strict. He has white hair and a white mustache.
 * Sybil Jameson: Randolph's wife and a famous writer. Her real name is Debbie Applewhite, mother of the Applewhites.


 * Winston: A fat, basset hound that has long ears. After Winston gets attached to someone he will not let go.

Source summary
Awards

Surviving the Applewhites won the 2003 Newbery Honor award.