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Anya’s fountain pen is still not found. Sister Anne threatens that Malia will be punished if she does not hand out Anya’s fountain pen on the next day.

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Malia receives no apology from either Sister Anne or Anya. Malia gathers her things together and repeats to herself, Sister Anne’s mantra about the equal treatment of people of all skin colours by God.

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Anya has suddenly found her misplaced fountain pen. Joan is disappointed that Malia is now out of trouble. Sister Anne smiles approvingly at Anya and invite the class to stand for prayers. Sister Anne roars at Malia and demands that she tidy her books.

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The main danger that Malia is facing is that Sister Anne believes she has stolen Anya’s fountain pen. Sister Anne empties out Malia’s desk by tossing all her belongings across the floor.

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Malia dare not speak up for herself and cannot do anything when she is being bullied by her teacher and classmates. She is forced to give in to Sister Anne’s unfair treatments. She is convinced that being ‘different’ and ‘brown’ is the cause of her plight.

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Malia is frightened and intimidated by Sister Anne when she shouts at her and insults her.  Malia’s classmates find Sister Anne’s accusation and insults to Malia entertaining. Malia’s classmates also insult Malia on the cooking bus.

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Because of her Islander look and background, Malia is often the victim of discrimination and insults in school by her teacher and classmates.

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The story takes place in a Catholic girls’ school in New Zealand and has happened in the past.

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Ten-year-old Malia has dark, brown skin. She has an Islander background and has working-class parents. Malia speaks gently and politely, unlike some girls in her class who like to squeal or shriek.