After a fun winter break, Mary Anne is glad to be back at SMS. She's excited about her English project, and optimistic about the weeks ahead.
Nothing could have prepared Mary Anne for the awful news that Amelia Freeman, a friend and partner on her English project, has suddenly died.
Everyone at shcool is shocked and saddened. Gradually the other kids recover. But Mary Anne only feels worse. If only she could do something for Amelia . . .