The story explores the complexities of friendship and perception through the eyes of a young girl navigating her relationship with a new classmate. As the protagonist, Megan, who is deaf, confronts her own insecurities, she discovers that initial judgments can be misleading. This companion to "Deaf Child Crossing" delves into themes of acceptance and understanding, ultimately revealing that everyone has their unique challenges and strengths.
Newly appointed Little League team manager, Ernie, fears it's the end of the Central Comets when Swimming Pool's mom gives her an Go to charm school, or no more Little League. Swimming Pool, the tomboy -- in charm school? That's a stretch. And no matter how hard she tries, she can't seem to get the hang of acting like a "girlie-girl." To make matters worse, Ernie's dad is dating Cat Lady, and Ernie's teammates think it's a big joke. But just when it seems like all is lost, Ernie comes up with a He'll enlist Dusty and open his own charm school. Now if he can only figure out who left him the note that says, "I know who likes you."
Megan Merrill, a deaf fourth-grader, aspires to play Dorothy in her class's production of "The Wizard of Oz." Complications arise when her camp friend Lizzie transfers to her class, also vying for the role. The story explores themes of friendship, competition, and self-acceptance as Megan navigates her dreams and the challenges that come with them.