Note

Mr. Talbot slips Luke a note just before he leaves him at Hendricks. Luke believes that the note will tell him everything he needs to know to survive at Hendricks, but when he is finally able to read it he finds that it only says: “blend in.”

Suitcase

When Luke arrives at Hendricks he has a suitcase. It is so heavy that he is unable to keep up with Rolly Sturgeon when the other boy is leading him to his room.

Demerits

Teachers give Luke and the other boys at Hendricks demerits, but they are meaningless.

Marbles

As part of the bullying sessions, jackal boy has Luke push marbles along the floor with his nose.

Door to the Outside

One day Luke finds an open door to the outside. Luke uses this door to get to the woods just beyond the school. Jason’s group also...