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Across 1. victory or success 5. 14-year-old girl who struggles with self-esteem 8. empty 10. the fall of water or materials 12. Wanda's boyfriend 17. an underground room used for storage, usually under a house 18. Sara's sworn enemy turned friend 19. the state where the novel takes place 20. the railing of a staircase 21. a guiding light to others 22. something falsely perceived; a deceptive image 24. this symbolizes Sara's transformation from "ugly" to confident 25. a dark shape of something against a lighter background 26. the Godfrey's dog

Down 2. an area covered with grass where livestock graze 3. 19-year-old sister 4. Sara's father 6. an insect in warm regions that produces a high-pitched sound 7. the boy whose life was changed by a childhood illness 9. harsh; not gentle 11. Joe asks Sara to go with him to a _________ 13. a tube-shaped toy with colorful plastic pieces that change pattern when turned 14. thorns or prickly stems 15. a red or purple fruit with edible seeds 16. the caretaker of the Godfrey kids 23. Sara's friend who is very preoccupied with going to a party