Missing May: Part One

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Across
  1. 2. someone who gives comfort from grief
  2. 6. things that cannot be explained by science and seem to involve ghosts, spirits, or magic
  3. 9. to work together with another person or group
  4. 10. the name of the main character’s uncle and caretaker
  5. 12. unpleasant or gloomy
  6. 13. able to provide what is needed or to be trusted to do
  7. 15. sadness because a family member or friend has recently died
  8. 16. being extremely shocked or surprised; being confused or unable to think clearly
  9. 17. a feeling or belief that good things will happen in the future
Down
  1. 1. a sudden understanding when a usually secret or surprising fact is made known
  2. 3. the name of the person who recently died
  3. 4. the name of the narrator and main character
  4. 5. understand the reason for something
  5. 7. having your complete attention held by something that is exciting, interesting, or beautiful
  6. 8. the name of a frequent visitor in the main character’s home
  7. 11. relating to specific people, things, or actions rather than general ideas or qualities; real; actual
  8. 14. confused and not able to think clearly because of fever or illness