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Her two other cousins, Isaac and Osbert, who are also teenagers, have their own distinctive personalities and her Aunt Penn is a kind and admirable person. The straightforward and loving nature of her nine year-old cousin Piper also quickly captivates her, as does the beautiful but somewhat crumbling farmhouse on a large property. Her 14 year-old cousin, Edmond, picks her up at the airport, and she is immediately taken by his rakish but gentle manner. Daisy, who believes that Davina hates her and wants to poison her, has developed the habit of eating very sparingly, and is quite thin. Daisy is annoyed with her father for having complied with the wishes of her stepmother, whom she calls "Davina the Diaboloical," to send her to England. Talk of war and occasional terrorist bombings have been occurring for several years in both America and England. The time is indefinite, but appears similar to the present and therefore could be based in the near future. 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He’s all big eyes and ill-fitting clothes, eager as a puppy, even when they’re picking up litter in the park for community service. We Come Apart by Sarah Crossan & Brian Conaghan |