Chapter 5: Anna and her friends destroy the crops but are
seen by Mrs Ladock, who calls the police. Kate and her
parents are furious with Joe for not warning them about
Anna’s plans. Joe visits the Ladocks a few days later to
apologise but also to explain why he couldn’t tell them. He
had made a promise to a friend, and that was important
to him. Eventually, Kate says she forgives him, and Joe
realizes that he can trust her more than he can Anna