54 pages 1 hour read

Erin Entrada Kelly

You Go First

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018

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Parts 5-6

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 5: “Friday” - Part 6: “Saturday”

Part 5, Chapter 33 Summary: “Life According to Ben, Part XVII”

Ben wears a suit and tie from his elementary school graduation for his speech. His dad tries to talk to him about the speech, but Ben blows him off.

Part 5, Chapter 34 Summary: “If Anyone Asks”

Charlotte gets up before her mom and leaves a note saying she went to school with Bridget early. She walks to the train station to catch the train to Philadelphia and worries someone is going to bust her for skipping school. However, nobody seems to notice her. She gets on the train and pays the conductor for her ticket. She keeps thinking her mom will appear behind her, but she doesn’t.

Part 5, Chapter 35 Summary: “Life According to Ben, Part XVIII”

Ben is extremely nervous before his speech and retreats into the school bathroom to prepare. He gives himself a pep talk in the mirror and reminds himself that even if he doesn’t win the election, he can still give a good speech and inspire positive change in both himself and the school. Some boys come in and make fun of his suit, so he leaves.

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