Summary

In the chapter “Poison Apples, Poison Worms” as Reynie was listening to Jillson’s lecture and realizing he was hearing another hidden message phrase he remembered from those Mr. Benedict played them, suddenly became irritated and angry. He noticed that his other three friends seemed to be reacting in the same way. After class they were able to hold a special meeting in a corner of the plaza where they realized after Constance complained of hearing voices in her head that Mr. Curtain was turning up the power on the Messages. They messaged Mr. Benedict that night to tell him that Constance was hearing voices. They received another cryptic message telling them they had to become what they were not, a response that confused the children.

In the chapter “A Surprising Suggestion” during the next meeting Reynie told...