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Chapter Abstracts

Chapter abstracts are short descriptions of events that occur in each chapter. They highlight major plot events and detail the important relationships and characteristics of characters and objects. The Chapter Abstracts can be used to review what the students have read, or to prepare the students for what they will read. Hand the abstracts out in class as a study guide, or use them as a "key" for a class discussion. They are relatively brief, but can serve to be an excellent refresher of the text for either a student or teacher.

Chapters 1-4: Barnabas, A Dubious Gift, New Possibilities, Company Stew Abstract

* Father Tim lives in Mitford, North Carolina, a small town.
* Tim is a rector at an Episcopal Church with a congregation of 200 people.
* Tim writes his bishop, as he is feeling burned out and ready to move on to...
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