Chapter 28, The Fourth Town Meeting and Chapter 29 Summary

Chapter 28 is called "Surprising Truths." Doon, Lina and the other Emberites continue to help put out the fire, which destroys much of the plaza. Afterward, Lina and Mrs. Murdo return to Dr. Hester's house to clean up.

Doon speaks with Kenny, who saw him pull Torren from the burning tree. Kenny tells Doon he knew he was a good person, unlike the other boy, Tick. When Doon asks what he means, Kenny explains that he saw Tick cutting vines in the woods before the incident at the hotel. Doon suddenly remembers seeing Tick's rash just before the incident, and also seeing him grubby and smudged just after the charcoal graffiti appeared on the hotel walls. He tells Kenny he has helped him learn something important and leaves him.

At Dr. Hester's...