Tests confirm Ally's dyslexia, and Mr. Daniels explains it with the metaphor of 'different ways home' — many routes for information to reach the brain — using multisensory methods like writing in shaving cream. Beating him at chess, Ally goes from 'invisible to invincible' and solves the chicken-wolf-grain puzzle alone. Shay runs for class president and nominates Ally, expecting an easy win, but Ally speaks authentically and wins — then feels sympathy for Shay after seeing her harsh home life.