The narrator, Mandy, starts at a new school after moving due to her parents' jobs as journalists. She meets a popular girl named Yasmín, who befriends her and introduces her to her friends, including a boy named Ryan. Mandy develops a crush on Ryan, but Yasmín reveals that she and Ryan have a past relationship and warns Mandy away. Despite this, Mandy and Ryan grow closer, and Mandy is hurt when Yasmín and Ryan get back together without telling her.
Mandy's friendship with Yasmín ends, and she becomes closer to a classmate named Chase, who is initially portrayed as annoying but turns out to be kind and smart. As the school year ends, Mandy and Chase work together to win a spot on a study abroad program in Paris. In the end, both Mandy and Chase are accepted into the program, and they look forward to their adventure together.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator, Mandy, moved a lot as a child because her parents were journalists.
2. Mandy's parents got a job in Washington DC, and they wouldn't have to move anymore.
3. Mandy was excited to start her new high school and make friends.
4. She met a girl named Yasmín, who became her friend.
5. Yasmín was popular and involved in various clubs and sports.
6. Mandy met a boy named Ryan, who was Yasmín's ex-boyfriend.
7. Mandy and Ryan were paired together for a French project.
8. They made a chocolate mousse together and had a fun experience.
9. Mandy developed feelings for Ryan, but Yasmín had already gotten back together with him.
10. Mandy felt betrayed and hurt by Yasmín's actions.
11. Mandy's relationship with Yasmín deteriorated, and they stopped being friends.
12. Mandy found comfort in her friendship with Chase, a boy who had been trying to befriend her.
13. Mandy and Chase became close friends and study partners.
14. Mandy was determined to get a spot on a summer study abroad program in Paris.
15. Chase also wanted to go to Paris and became a rival to Mandy in achieving this goal.
16. Mandy and Chase received their report cards, and they celebrated with ice cream.
17. Mandy reflected on her experiences with Yasmín and Ryan and was grateful for her friendship with Chase.
18. Mandy and Chase walked the National Mall together while the sun was setting.
19. Chase revealed that he had tried to befriend Mandy because he knew Yasmín would come after her.
20. Mandy received a call from Madame de Lacroix, informing her that she had been selected for the study abroad program in Paris.
21. Chase also received a call, informing him that he had been selected for the program.
22. Mandy and Chase would be going to Paris together.