Chapters 22-27 Summary

In Chapter 22, Melody and the other kids on the team study like crazy for the next two weeks. Melody likes being included in the practice sessions, but finds that the conversation often moves too fast for her to participate. When the class has pizza, Melody is embarrassed that she cannot share because she cannot feed herself.

In Chapter 23, on the day of the competition, Melody is nervous. However, when she arrives at the studio, she discovers that a stage hand who has a son in a wheelchair, has been able to make a special answer board for her to participate. The rest of her team arrives and they are all just as nervous.

In Chapter 24, the first round goes well for Melody's team. They win with a good score. They have to wait for the other teams to compete to see...