Chapter 11 Summary

It is the new school year and for the first two months Danny and Reuven meet on Shabbat afternoons. Reuven is elected the President of his class and spends time being involved in school politics instead of spending time with Danny. Reuven continues to suggest and supply books to Danny. Danny is reading voraciously and has trouble with his eyes.

In December, the Germans launch a major offense and the Battle of the Bulge begins. The Battle of the Bulge lasted through January. Reuven did not see Danny at all during this time. However, they speak on the phone and Reuven thinks Danny sounds sad and tired. Danny isn't much interested in the Battle of the Bulge and wanted Reuven to come talk to him soon. Reuven finally goes to Danny's in the end of February, but they have no time to talk...