Summary

In Chapter 10, Franny is working on her science fair project, though she knows it does not meet the criteria for the scientific method. Her mother has taken Uncle Otts to the hospital. Franny asks Jo Ellen if she can go ride her bike. Jo Ellen agrees, but says Franny should take Drew and Jack outside as well. Franny and Drew discover that Chris Cavas, a boy who lived in the neighborhood before, has moved back.

In Chapter 11, Drew had lived in Pakistan for the past year, where his father was stationed. Chris rides his bike with Drew and Franny to the gravel pit to see the swing some boys have put up. Drew swings out on the swing, then Chris says it is Franny's turn. Drew says Franny is afraid. She rushes to grab the swing from Chris's hand. She is excited “until...