Fish in a Tree

            Yesterday when we read Fish in a Tree, we learned that the main character, Ally, is having a hard time at school.  She is always so negative and believes the rude comments her classmates say about her so she says it to herself.  "Stupid...Weird...Dumb".  Ally doesn't know how to read so she procrastinates by making up silly excuses to stay away from doing her work.  This gives her teacher a hard time sending Ally to the principle's office more than once.  In our opinions, Ally is like the fish in the tree.  We think she just needs somebody to talk to her because she is normally alone.  Maybe Ally acts a certain way because she doesn't know how to express her feelings.  She even drew all over the table!  In conclusion, Ally needs some sort of companion or friend to hang around her.  Being negative is bringing herself down.