Summary

In Chapter 27, Darren's coach scolds the team about their poor performance. He makes an example of Jimmy, saying it is the boy's fault, not Mr. Tracy's he is off the team.

In Chapter 28, rumors and anger regarding Mr. Tracy spreads throughout the school. As more and more stories build about the teacher's unfair treatment of his students, Kevin and the other boys plot their revenge against Mr. Tracy. People start telling tales about Mr. Tracy frequenting gay bars or stalking the video arcade at the North Falls Mall (107). Darren ignores the talk, more focused on all of the envious attention his classmates keep giving him

In Chapter 29, Molly tells Darren everyone misses him in Mr. Tracy's class. Though he is bored and unstimulated in Ms. Katzman's class, he is grateful to be away from Mr. Tracy.

In Chapter 30, Darren's friends start calling Mr...