In this chapter, Minnijiean was let back into the school, but was expelled because students lied about her saying she reacted again. I didn't think it was right and it made me realize the whole unfairness of this deal. Since Minnijean was gone, the segregationists went full force again, and Melba was beginning to feel depressed. She told her Grandmother, and she talk to Melba and helps her become tougher. I really like Grandma India. She's pretty rough but it shows that she loves Melba and she gives really great advice. Melba started writing down what some students have done to her each day, and she got a name of an attacker, Andy. Her grandmother told her to reply with a "thank you" every time someone harasses her, and she has been doing that to Andy. I think it's a good thing to do, it's not necessarily fighting back, but it is, and it just gets them irritated. I'm just not sure what the reaction is. Will they be surprised and stop after a while, or will they just get angrier? One day she is being chased down by Andy, and is rescued by a boy named Link, and I'm excited for the future part he has in Melba's story. I think he's a good guy and I hope he helps Melba in future cases.
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