Chapter 20 Summary and Analysis

The next day, Sheila goes back to the second grade room and makes it through the entire math period without too many problems. Sheila is still not completely accepting that the school year will end and that Torey will leave. Sheila keeps The Little Prince near her at all times and clings to the fact that the Little Prince and the fox were able to separate and remain friends. Sheila also spends a lot of time crying whether she is playing or working, even though she often does know why she is crying.

Torey's birthday comes and she brings in cake and ice cream for a celebration. The day does not go very well and everyone seems to be in a bad mood. When Whitney goes to get the ice cream, she discovers that the fifth grade class took it by...