Summary

In Chapter 6, Mrs. V takes Melody and Penny to the library on Thursday, a gray, rainy day. As Penny listens to a story, Melody looks at books. She realizes she is feeling angry because she wanted to attend camp so badly. She settles on a fantasy book about a man who gets miniaturized to the size of an ant. Melody becomes determined not to think about camp anymore. At home, Diane has gotten an email from the camp. A late cancellation created an opening for Melody. Melody needs a moment to work back from disappointment to excitement. She learns the session begins Monday. Melody's dad arrives home from work. They discuss whether they can get Melody ready in time. Each time one of her parents makes a comment, she taps out, “I want to go.” When she finally draws out the word “Pleeeeeeeeeease...