Chapter 4 Summary

While sitting in the library during seventh period and writing in her notebook, Rachel finds Lewis Olswanger staring at her. At first, Rachel thinks he's staring at Rhoda Rivers, beside her. Rhoda is a senior at Alliance High, and she exudes charm and personality. She's beautiful, with masses of frizzy hair, and she always wears something odd, different, or surprising. Today, she has ribbons tied above and below the elbows of her blouse, but Lewis Olswanger is not staring at Rhoda.

Rachel writes his name in very small letters in the corner of her notebook. She knows the boys disregard her because she's so short, and she looks younger. She prays for two more inches or even one!

After school, Rachel phones Grandpa Izzy. She tries to call him once a week. He is as irritable as always, and she finds it impossible...