Chapter Summary Of 'Trampoline'

Billy Heath is an eight year old boy in third grade who does well in school, though he struggles with reading. Ragazzo Mem. He lives two houses away from Mr. and Mrs. Phil Michael. Id. The Michaels are grandparents who purchased a trampoline for their grandchildren to enjoy when they come visit. Id. The trampoline has no net, is surrounded by large rocks and is close to several trees. Ex. 1. The Michaels have allowed the neighborhood children to play on their trampoline. Ragazzo Mem. They have posted rules on a nearby tree warning against unsupervised use of the trampoline. Ex. 2. Mrs. Michael also reads the rules to children before they bounce on the trampoline. Heath Tr. Billy thinks the reason for the rules is that teachers always have