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School

Where Vernon goes to study and where he struggles with all his subjects.

Oriole Stadium

A baseball stadium near Vernon's house where he dreams of playing major league baseball.

Tenley Heights

Vernon's neighborhood.

Books

The objects Miss Annie says could become Vernon's friends.

Seeds

What Miss Annie plants that symbolizes hope for Ronald.

Alcohol

The enemy that Maxine cannot defeat.

Red Converse Shoes

The footwear Vernon helps purchase for Ronald to wear to Special Olympics.

Home

Ronald's is chaotic and messy while Vernon's is fractured and Maxine's is very neat.

Money

No one Vernon knows seems to have any of this and it is needed to pay for Vernon's tutoring sessions.

Special Olympics

The event that draws Vernon to Ronald and allows the boys to be friends.

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