Summary

Part 1, Chapter 6, I Make it to School – Elise makes it to school on time. Amanda tells Elise where to put her things in their locker and mockingly calls Franklin Elise’s boyfriend. Three girls who have become Amanda’s crew – Kate, Lindsay, and Caroline – arrive. When Franklin accidentally runs into an eighth-grader and drops all his books, Amanda, Kate, and Lindsay laugh, while Caroline looks at Elise. Elise ignores Franklin, does not help him, and goes to class without him. In class, Caroline receives compliments from the teacher on her homework, embarrassing her in front of her group. Elise whispers compliments to Caroline, who smiles. After school, Elise visits Leonard, making sure he will be coming to her birthday party. At home during cooking time with Aunt Bessie, Elise is unhappy to learn they will be making baby food for Ava...