What happens when Jeremy Simms tries to make friends with the Logan's?

Jeremy is a towheaded white boy, probably about eleven, who wants to be friends with Stacey. While the other white children ride the bus, he always walks to school. He is whipped by his father for associating with the Logans. The Logans accept him but are weary of seeing him outside the walk to school.

THere is more on the Simms family at the GradeSaver link below:

http://www.gradesaver.com/roll-of-thunder-hear-my-cry/study-guide/character-list/