This is the main character. She's a 7th grader who loves science and is curious about what her mom is going through.
Natalie
What is Natalie's dad's job?
He is a therapist.
These are the main character's two best friends.
What animal does Natalie's science class dissect?
A frog
A science teacher. He encourages some students to enter the egg drop contest.
Mr. Neely
What is Dari's Halloween costume?
A mixed up potato head
Natalie used to be friends with this person
Mikayla Menzer
The flower that survives against all odds. Natalie's mom researched it.
Cobalt Blue Orchids
This character used to be a botanist. She doesn't come out of her room much, and Natalie wonders why.
Natalie's mom
Where does Natalie want to take her mom?
New Mexico to see the flowers