Summary

January and February

The January chapter opens with Jessica going to Anna’s house. Her mother stays to talk with Terri, Anna’s mother. Jessica learns that Terri works in a library and takes art classes, which makes Jessica wish Danielle, who is also artistic, could have come. Anna is happy that her mother likes Jessica’s mother and hopes they will become friends. She reflects that she had a great time with Jessica and hopes that Danielle can come next time. Danielle did not go to Anna’s house because she was too afraid to ask her mother, but vows to do so next time. Mr. Terupt calls a class meeting to discuss an upcoming free day the class has earned. Several people contribute ideas for the day and it is decided that the Collaborative kids can come for part of...