guardian-absence

In this chapter, Silas must leave the graveyard to gather information, leaving Bod in the care of Miss Lupescu, a stern and unyielding guardian who imposes strict lessons and unfamiliar food on Bod. Bod struggles with Miss Lupescu's harsh methods and her insistence on teaching him about the supernatural world, including ghouls and other night-folk, while feeling isolated and longing for Silas's return. The chapter explores Bod's adjustment to new authority and the expanding knowledge of the graveyard's hidden dangers.