Summary of Chapters 12-17: While the letters from "Wolfie" continue and are quite detailed about what Tucker and Wolfie are going through, the letters from Danny remain short and guarded, sparing his family the "gory details." Wolfie and Tucker are in Viet Nam, described by "Wolfie" as very hot, very humid, and a place of distrust. The country of Viet Nam is torn, and simply by living in a geographical area does not guarantee a person supports that government. Tucker explains that he and some of the other soldiers are happy to sleep by Wolfie, as they know he would warn them if someone tried to harm them in their sleep.
In these chapters, we also learn that Mark's worries have affected his grades. His history teacher speaks to him about it and realizes that the issues with Wolfie are really weighing on Mark. For extra credit to get his grade up, he suggests that Mark write a letter to people who might be able to help with Wolfie's situation: congressmen and army officials. Mark writes a lengthy letter and sends off copies.
Sadly, Mark receives one phone call and several other letters in response. They sound like form letters and do not sound like anyone is going to reach out to help the situation. Mr. Casey and Mark discuss the right to protest. Mark decides that a protest will be his next step.
He enlists the help of his friend, Claire, and her mother, both of whom have some experience with organizing protests. When he finds out he needs money for a budget, he speaks with the Humane Society where he got Wolfie. They finance part of the protest. He schedules the protest for the middle of February.
A sad Christmas is described in these chapters. Without Danny and Wolfie, it is hard on Mark's family. He also learns that his friend, Rick, struggles in his family with a father who is an alcoholic. Rick feels he needs to protect his little brother from his father, who is mean when drunk. Rick seems a little uncomfortable that he shared this information with Mark.
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