Rose

Rose is a fifth-grade general education student at Melody’s elementary school. She is a good student and very organized. Rose is one of the first students in Melody’s integrated classes to accept Melody, and she volunteers to be Melody’s partner in music. Rose is kind to Melody, talking to her as though she understands, saying “hi” to her during lunch, and sharing secrets. Even though Rose is nicer to Melody than many of the other children, she is not always a good friend. She seems embarrassed to be seen with Melody when they take a trip to the aquarium together, and is shocked when Melody makes it on the Whiz Kids team. Worst of all, when the Whiz Kids team takes an early flight to Washington DC for the national competition, Rose is supposed to call Melody and let her know, but she decides not to, leaving Melody behind.