Norma's arrival and presence on the school bus is the resolution. Laurel is extremely anxious as to what her new school held for her, although, as soon as she saw her best friend she knew she'd be fine. This was because she knew Norma would always be there to support her and would share the same experiences as her at the school.
I believe it’s “both passages explain how despite threats and intimidation.....”
What do you mean? are we supposed to have read that book or is that something else?