Summary

Chapter 11. Maniac runs around in an attempt to find Amanda’s house on Sycamore Street. He is met again by Mars and a group of his friends. Mars attempts to get Maniac’s book despite his resistance. Maniac is backed up against a wall by the boys and clutches the book, fearing the worst. Suddenly, Amanda’s voice is heard above the crowd asking if the boy is Jeffery. When she confirms it is indeed Jeffrey, she asks why her book is ripped. Mars attempts to blame Maniac but Amanda knows better. Amanda abruptly starts kicking Mars and he runs off behind a crowd of laughing basketball players. Amanda and Maniac go to Amanda’s house to attempt to fix the damaged book.

Chapter 12. As Maniac and Amanda walk into her home, they are greeted by Mrs. Beale, Amanda’s mother, who is scrubbing a mess...