![]() ![]() At this point, the novel surges forward to a heartbreaking, but totally believable, conclusion. The conflict between Philip and his school escalates, and he quickly finds the situation out of his control local community leaders, as well as the national news media, become involved. Throughout the ensuing disciplinary problems at school, his parents take his side, ignore the fact that he is breaking a school rule, and concentrate on issues of patriotism. ![]() Convinced the teacher, Margaret Narwin, dislikes him, he concocts a scheme to get transferred from her homeroom: instead of standing "at respectful, silent attention" during the national anthem, Philip hums. Grade 6-9- Ninth grader Philip Malloy finds himself unable to participate on the track team because of his failing grade in English. ![]()
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