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Ronnie sings a song while the other animals have a discussion. The kangaroo says Ronnie can’t listen. Done talking, the lion says the animals voted, and they don’t like Ronnie anymore. Ronnie hops away and falls into quicksand. She cries out for her future husband, Bartholomew, but he refuses to rescue her. He’s also not going to marry her anymore. Tragically, Ronnie the Rabbit dies.
Bradley says he’s sick, but his mom takes his temperature and says he’s fine. Claudia quips that her brother’s “bizarre,” not “normal.” Forced to go to school, Bradley ignores Jeff and his friends. Mrs. Ebbel calls him to her desk and tells him she liked his book report. Carla gave it to her, telling Mrs. Ebbel she accidentally tore it. Mrs. Ebbel gives Bradley a gold star. Bradley thinks Carla is a liar because she didn’t rip the book report—he did. After lunch, Jeff says he went to say goodbye to Carla. Carla wants to see Bradley, but Bradley hates her and doesn’t go.
It’s Saturday, and instead of cutting Bradley’s hair herself, Janet plans to take him to a real barbershop. He wants her son to look nice for Colleen’s birthday party.
By Louis Sachar