Summary

Chapter 45 is subtitled Exchange Day. Isabella says the exchange is “practically pleasant.” Isabella wonders how Isaiah will react to the news that Nicole is getting married. After lunch in the mall, Isabella and Anastasia stop at a clothing store. Anastasia buys a beautiful dress for Isabella to wear to the piano recital.

Chapter 46 is subtitled Dad's Week. Isabella says Fifi the dog often watches television. Nicole has been watching a lot of television shows about weddings. Because Mr. Kazilly's son is getting married, Isabella's class has had vocabulary words about married, including bouquet, monogamy, and misogamy.

Chapter 47, subtitled Dad's Week, opens with Isabella rushing through her homework so she can play the piano. She compares the music to various things, such as a wedding in a haunted castle or wind. Isabella forgets about herself when she plays. She becomes the musicians and composers...