64 pages 2 hours read

Mary Downing Hahn

Closed for the Season

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2009

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Chapters 17-21Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapter 17 Summary

Late that night, Logan sneaks outside to meet Arthur and apologize for his absence. He explains to Arthur what his mother has been doing and tells him how much he hates Anthony. Logan also tells Arthur about Silas and Nina’s apparent friendship, as well as Mr. DiSilvio’s threats. Arthur, on the other hand, tells Logan that Danny has now been living with Silas. They both eventually make up and agree to meet at the library the next morning.

The next day, Logan meets Violet, May, and Arthur at the library. Violet has figured out where the briefcase is; as a child, she used to be afraid of the old fake witch in the Witch’s Hut until her mother came up with a game to help her overcome her fear. Each day, Mrs. Donaldson buried a small gingerbread man toy closer and closer to the hut. On the last day, however, Violet was unable to overcome her fear of the fake witch and they never played the game again. They all agree to go to the Magic Forest that night after Violet gets off work.

Outside of the library, Mr. DiSilvio corners them and Arthur lies to him, telling him that they have changed their minds and will no longer be going to the amusement park.

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