Provide a brief summary of "November" and "December."

In "November" Holling agrees to play the part of Ariel in a production of The Tempest.  He agrees to play the part because it allows him to obtain the cream puffs that his classmates demanded from him.  The downside to playing Ariel is that his costume has yellow tights with feathers on the butt. Mrs. Baker also has assigned Holling to read The Tempest.  Holling loves it, because it is full of violence and swearing. His home life is still just as it was before.  His dad cares only about his business, and Heather continues to be rebellious and anti-social. Holling is also assigned to sing soprano in choir.  

The production of The Tempest happens in "December." Unfortunately, the play is happening on the same night that Mickey Mantle is going to be signing baseballs at the Baker Sporting Emporium.  Holling is able to rush to the emporium before Mantle leaves, but Mantle is a complete jerk to Holling.  Mantle refuses to sign Holling's baseball.  

"Listen, I don't sign baseballs for kids in yellow tights." Mickey Mantle looked at his watch and turned to Mr. Baker. "It's past nine thirty. I'm done." He tossed my new perfect white baseball onto the floor. 

Holling is devastated, but Mrs. Baker is able to come to Holling's rescue. She arranges for two other Yankee baseball players to come to the school and play a pick up game of baseball with Holling, Danny, and Doug.