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Caitlin Alifirenka, Liz Welch, Martin GandaI Will Always Write Back
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Summary
“Caitlin: September 1997”-“Martin: November 1997”
“Caitlin: January 1998”-“Caitlin: May 1998”
“Martin: June 1998”-“Martin: October 1998”
“Caitlin: December 1998”-“Martin: April 1999”
“Caitlin: May 1999”-“Caitlin: June 1999”
“Martin: June 1999”-“Caitlin: December 1999”
“Martin: January 2000”-“Caitlin: February 2000”
“Martin: February 2000”-“Caitlin: September 2000”
“Martin: November 2000”-“Caitlin: December 2000”
“Martin: January 2001”-“Martin: April 2001”
“Caitlin: April 2001”-“Martin: July 2001”
“Caitlin: September 2001”-“Martin: June 2002”
“Caitlin: August 2002”-“Martin: September 2002”
“Caitlin: October 2002”-“Martin: December 2002”
“Caitlin: January 2003”-“Martin: April 2003”
“Caitlin: April 2003”-“Caitlin: July 2003”
“Martin–July 2003”-“Martin–August 14, 2003”
“Caitlin: August 15, 2003”-“Caitlin: October 2015”
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“Martin: February 2000”-“Caitlin: September 2000”Chapter Summaries & Analyses
“Martin: February 2000” Summary
Martin and his family continue to enjoy the contents of Caitlin’s generous gift. Martin’s mother invites people over to their home to look at the gifts, which are stored in the box they arrived in. Since the gifts are so nice, they hesitate to wear the clothing while doing chores, for fear of getting the items dirty. The package also includes multiple toothbrushes and a hygiene booklet that mentions that a toothbrush should be replaced once every six months. Martin has had the same toothbrush for over seven years and is glad to be able to use a new toothbrush.
“Caitlin: March 2000” Summary
Caitlin is initially excited to house a German exchange student named Stephie in her home. When Stephie arrives, Caitlin is surprised to find that the exchange student is rude and refuses to abide by house rules. Stephie demands to know if there is a maid or nanny who can cook her food and do her laundry. Stephie’s refusal to join the family during their meals together is also a point of contention. All she wants to do is go shopping. When Stephie eventually leaves, Caitlin is relieved.
Meanwhile, Caitlin has not heard from Martin in a while, despite sending multiple letters and postcards.
