Chapter 5: Consider the Stars Summary and Analysis

Hugh stepped outside each night and watched the stars. He was fascinated by them. He was sure there was life on other planets. The thought made David feel obscure. He thought back to a 1968 Labor Day celebration at the Raleigh Country Club.

David overheard Janet say that Pam Dobbins and J. J. Jackson had not been invited to the Duffy twins' July 4th party and were basically social outcasts. He didn't know who the two people were but it made him realize that the popular clique at his school wasn't the only such group in his community. The popular kids had formed a club in the third grade. None of those kids were interested or talented. David couldn't figure out what their allure was.

David felt honored when Thad Pope, one of the popular kids...