Fish in a Tree: Chapter 45 Summary & Analysis

Ally draws pictures of talking cupcakes for Keisha's baking business. She thinks about how she still loves her Sketchbook of Impossible Things, but it's not the only thing that makes her happy anymore and that feels good.

Ally hears Travis chewing gum and tells him to chew quietly. Instead of firing back, he just looks stiff and stands in her doorway. He nervously asks Ally what she does with Mr. Daniels to help her read. Ally tells him about some of the exercises and says it's still hard to read, but it's getting easier. She says he also gives her colored plastic sheets to read through, which helps with the headaches. Travis smiles and says he's happy that Ally has friends and is improving. Ally tells Travis he's doing great and will have Nickerson Restoration soon, but he doesn't say anything. Ally offers to try to help Travis, but he declines.