Wow. What a beautiful ending. This reminds me of my learners. There's always a new student in the first and second term of the schooling calendar. It always surprises me how quickly these children adapt to their new environment. Unlike Claire they seem to make friends rather quickly. But I think it's because they already know each other from home. For the once who are like Claire, it takes a lot to open up those shells of theirs and expose their beauty to the other learners...
With your permission I'd like to print out this story and turn it into a lesson for my English class.
Yes of course, It would be an honour.