Part 1 is about the Fisher’s first experiences in Lake Windsor. In chapter 1 Paul and his mom drive from Houston to their new home in Tangerine. When Paul wakes up the first morning he smells smoke and his mom calls the fire department who tell them it’s just the muck fire. Later that day Paul and his mom tour Lake Windsor Middle School and Mrs. Fisher signs Paul up for an IEP because he is legally blind. When they are leaving one of Erik’s football practices they see a few soccer players and Paul meets Joey. Later that week Paul tries out for the soccer and is confident he will be the first string goalie. On Tuesday, September 5 Erik and Arthur tell Paul and Mrs. Fisher that Mike Costello was struck by lightning at football practice and