Derek Strange's "Girl Meets Boy" is a romance story, typically published as a graded reader (like those from Penguin Readers) for English language learners. It tells a sweet, simple tale of young love with a touch of misunderstanding and a clever twist.
Here's a summary of the
plot:
The story begins with Donna
on a boat journey from Portsmouth, England, to Spain for a holiday with her
family. On the boat, she spots Mark, a handsome and seemingly shy boy,
and is instantly smitten. She observes him from afar and feels a strong
connection.
That evening, at a disco
on the boat, Donna sees a tall boy who she believes is Mark, and they dance
together for a long time. However, she eventually realizes that she has been
dancing with Mark's brother, Dave, who looks very similar to Mark but is
more outgoing. Mark, the boy Donna was originally interested in, had been
watching from a distance and looked sad when he saw her dancing with Dave.
The next day, both Donna
and Mark separately try to find each other on the boat, but they miss
connections.
The scene then shifts to Comillas,
a small town in Spain, where both families happen to be holidaying. Unbeknownst
to Donna and Mark, Dave, Mark's mischievous but well-meaning brother, has been
subtly trying to engineer a meeting between them. He knows his brother is shy
and wants to help him.
Finally, at another disco
in Comillas, Mark and Donna see each other again. This time, they approach each
other, their eyes meet, and they share a dance. Dave's subtle efforts pay off,
and the story concludes with the two shy teenagers finally connecting and
beginning what appears to be a blossoming romance.
The story is often told
from multiple perspectives (Donna's, Mark's, and sometimes a more objective
narrator's or even Dave's), adding an interesting dimension to the simple plot
and allowing readers to understand the characters' thoughts and feelings.
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