Summary

In Chapter 32, Franny arrives at Gale's house and quickly discovers that Gale's mother is just an ordinary mom. Most of the children from the neighborhood attend Camp Springs Elementary School and most live near enough that they walked to the party. Gale is dressed as a hobo and she admires Franny's costume. A girl named Carol, in a moment of unexpected friendliness, asks Franny why she has not spoken out when Mrs. Rodriguez skips her during reading time. Carol believes the light from the window makes it difficult for Mrs. Rodriguez to see Franny. Another girl named Denise talks with Franny for awhile.

Margie arrives and immediately makes a rude comment about Franny. Chris arrives as well. Chris asks Franny to dance, and soon all the kids are dancing together. Margie says that she and Chris arrived together, but Chris counters, saying they...