Summary: In this chapter Jeanette is 5, and it's Christmas. For Christmas Rex gives each of them a planet or star. Jeannette picks Venus. The family decides to move to Blythe. On the way there Rex and Rose get into a fight. In Blythe, the kids have to go to school. On the way home from school Jeannette gets jumped. The next day her and her brother get jumped. Rose has her baby and her name is Maureen. At the end of the chapter the family moves to Northern Nevada, because it's too hot in Blythe.

Main characters: In this chapter the main characters are Jeannette, Rex, Rose, Brian, Lori, and Maureen.

Character development: Jeannette still thinks very highly of her parents. She loves her family.

Setting: This chapter takes place in the past. It's December and hot. They live in the Palen Mountains, Blythe California, and are on there way to Northern Nevada.

Quote: "Pick out your favorite star," Rex says this when he takes Jeannette out on Christmas. I think its important because, Rex can't afford to give his children anything else. Jeannette is very happy to be given a planet. She is grateful.

Vocabulary: Ribbed: a structural member that supports the shape of something.