We will skip chapter Twenty-Seven. In it Michael plays football with his friends Coot and Leaky. They boys make fun of Mina and in the end Michael gets upset and punches the garage door, which damages it.

I want you to imagine you are Mina sitting in the tree on the other side of the fence watching the two boys.

Describe the scene from her perspective.

-What would Mina think about what is happening.

-How does Mina feel as she sees the boys play.

-Does Mina notice anything about how the boys interact?

After you have written your version of the chapter read on with chapter 27 (below)