The eighth graders finished studying Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. They explored empathy, with some students questioning if the main character, Salamanca Hiddle, understood what it meant to walk in someone else’s shoes. Meanwhile, others selected a character from the book, examining their approach to overcoming the challenges presented throughout the novel. In the end, the students gained insights into empathy and coping with challenges while embracing their past as they move forward.