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Babysitting Nicholas

Babysitting Nicholas

“I’ve got a job!” Mac exclaimed, a big grin splitting her face. “Well, I’ve got a job if you will help me. I mean, if G.M. will let you help me. I sure hope it’s…

Excitement at the Mall

Excitement at the Mall

MacKenzie Isabelle Evans slowly pushed one black checker into the next row. She paused and carefully looked over the positions of all the pieces on the board before she removed her finger from the checker.…

Talking in Code

Talking in Code

Mac slid inside. “Look what my dad gave me,” she said. “You’re going to love it!”

A Backpack Full of Bad Choices

A Backpack Full of Bad Choices

Joseph Anderson Donetti hurried down the hall to his classroom. He hoped he wasn’t late. He hated being late. It was embarrassing.

“I Am Very Happy Today”

“I Am Very Happy Today”

MacKenzie Isabelle Evans watched a large brown maple leaf drift down to the sidewalk. She promptly stomped on it and grinned at the crunching sound. Autumn was her favorite time of the year. And leaf…

Hannah’s Listening Lesson

Hannah’s Listening Lesson

Hannah Maria Estevez tugged at her mother’s sleeve. “What are those ladies doing?” she whispered. Mama looked up from the can label she was reading to see two women gesturing excitedly with their hands farther…

A Self-Cleaning Backpack?

A Self-Cleaning Backpack?

Trevor Paul Monroe sprawled across the bed on his stomach. He chewed the end of his stubby pencil while he read the story problem in his math book. Story problems! Trevor sighed. He wished story…

Poison Oak Disaster

Poison Oak Disaster

MacKenzie Isabelle Evans bounced on the seat of the school van. “This is so great!” she exclaimed. “I can hardly believe Miss Binney is taking us hiking! I love hiking! Can you believe we’re actually…

When Everyone Helped

Joseph Anderson Donetti carefully carried the big glass salad bowl up the steps to the fireside room. G.M. held the door open for him. A burst of warm air, good smells, and happy conversation greeted…