Summary

One day, Maddie thinks back to the day Wanda first said she had a hundred dresses. It was a bright blue day in October. Maddie and Peggy were walking to school together and Maddie notices that the weather made everything look beautiful. Other children were walking to school and their clothes captured the light in a wonderful way.

Cecile is another girl in their class. On that day, Cecile was wearing a new crimson dress. The brilliant red color captured the attention of all the other girls and they gathered around to admire Cecile. She has “fancier” clothes than the other girls and takes dance lessons. As the group gathered around, Wanda arrived with her brother, Jake. Jake always arrived at school early because he helped the janitor with the tasks around the school, including starting the furnace and raking leaves...