Summary

In Chapter 5, Samira asks Maury about the size of the buildings and the way they are built. Maury explains the town leaders want to keep the buildings short to keep from blocking the sights. They also want their buildings to have a uniform look.

The group learns when they try to ride the bus that Roche’s school-issued credit card is not working. They decide to walk to do their sightseeing and Roche pulls out a paper map. The students remind him they can access maps on their phones.

The students and teachers are shocked when they see people just sitting and relaxing along the river banks. They ask if they can do the same. When Andy says that he is bored just sitting around, Garner tells him he needs to learn to stop and smell the roses. He points out he has...