Summary

In the next chapter narrated by Steve, he notes how the ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, said that change is the only constant. It is something he learned about through Ms. Bixby, who wrote the quote on the blackboard. Steve hates it because it is true. For example, he hates having always believed Pluto to be a planet until scientists now say it is not. Now, Steve must deal with being used to Ms. Bixby, and losing her. Steve, Topher, and Brand board Bus 142 at State Street. Normally, they take Bus 17 to school. Everything is new and different for Steve, including the very smell of the bus, and it makes him uncomfortable. Topher notices and asks if Steve is alright. Steve responds by quoting facts about buses. Topher encourages him to text someone in their class to see if Mrs. Brownlee has said anything about...