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  1. Chapter 11 Summary: “High Tops Girl from the Planet Oblivion”. Carley goes to bed early that night, and Mrs. Murphy doesn’t stop her. The next day is Carley’s last day before starting school. She overhears Mr. Murphy telling his wife that he’s uncertain about Carley’s stay with them. He’s upset about the money spent on clothing ...

  2. Carley Connors. Carley, the protagonist, is an eighth-grade girl. Her mother raised Carley in Las Vegas. When Carley’s maternal grandfather passed away, leaving his property to Carley’s mother, Carley and her mother moved to Connecticut, where the story takes place. Carley’s characterization intertwines with her experiences.

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  4. The foster family, the Murphys, live in a house with a driveway and a front porch. Mrs. Murphy greets them at the door. A plain-looking, brown-haired woman, she smiles at Carley. Three boys are with her, one of whom Carly thinks looks like “he wants to wrap me in carpet and leave me on the curb” (4). Carley doesn’t want to stay ...

  5. It's being afraid and doing it anyway.”. ― Lynda Mullaly Hunt, One for the Murphys. 33 likes. Like. “But most of all, I'll remember how she loved me. I turn away, knowing that I might never get to see Julie Murphy again. But I will know her for the rest of my life.”. ― Lynda Mullaly Hunt, One for the Murphys.

    • Lynda Mullaly Hunt
    • 2012
  6. She holds out her hand. “Hello, Carley. How nice to meet you. I’m Julie Murphy.” I can’t reach back. Even the name feels fake. Too perky. I wonder why she’s happy to meet me. I wonder how much she knows. And I hope that I do not like her. Then, this whole thing gets even worse. Mrs. Murphy steps to the side. Behind her stand three boys.

  7. Carley must navigate the unfamiliar territory of a bustling, happy family and come to terms with the reality that a life she’s never thought existed actually does–just not for her. She avoids physical contact and follows a strict rule about never, ever crying, because that is for the weak. However, as Carley is drawn to her foster mom ...

  8. When Mr. Murphy gives Toni and Carley ball caps, what color did each girl get? Who is Carley's partner for the social studies assignment? Toni Byars is Carley's partner for the social studies assignment. Questions to accompany One for the Murphys by Lydia Hunt. Learn with flashcards, games, and more — for free.

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