Chapter 25 Summary

The chapter contains entries from Rachel's journal. The reader learns that on Wednesday, Grandpa Izzy wanted to walk up Schuyler Hill. It looked as steep as Mt. Everest to Rachel. Before they were halfway up, the old man was wheezing and gasping. Izzy had to stop for rest. Rachel knew he wanted to go on, but he just couldn't make it. They turned around and went back down. Izzy didn't remark about the walk, but Rachel knows he feels awful, and so does she.

On Friday Izzy was exhausted after walking only twenty minutes. The two sat on a bench to rest. Rachel shared some jellybeans she had in her pocket. They discover that they both like the black ones. Izzy tells Rachel her Grandma Eva hated licorice, but loved chocolate candy. It was her favorite birthday gift. Rachel asks more questions and...