Chapter 2: Let It Snow Summary and Analysis

Winters were disappointing in North Carolina compared to those in New York. When it finally did snow a little, it melted and was gone within hours. There was one exception when David was in the fifth grade. There was a snow storm and the snow actually accumulated and stuck. While that first snow was still on the ground, it snowed again. The unexpected vacation from school extended to five days which almost drove Sharon crazy. She actually threw David and his sisters out of the house. Even after two hours of sledding, Sharon still wouldn't let them in. David looked in the kitchen window where he saw his mother drinking wine and watching TV. She followed each drink of wine with a cup of coffee. David knocked on the window, hollering at her to let...