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Product Description What could be better than a party at the Wakefields to introduce new classmates and old friends?When her parents go out of town, Jessica figures its the perfect time to show her new friends and classmates that shes coolAnd whats cooler than a party?While the parents are awayThe Wakefields will partay From the Inside Flap e better than a party at the Wakefields to introduce new classmates and old friends?
When her parents go out of town, Jessica figures its the perfect time to show her new friends and classmates that shes coolAnd whats cooler than a party?
While the parents are away
The Wakefields will partay Excerpt Reprinted by permission All rights reserved Ouch Shoot I said as I accidentally slammed my finger in my locker I jammed my pinky into my mouth, then pulled it out and inspected the damage My locker door rattled loudly I kicked it Revenge is sweetYou okay? Bethel McCoy asked, looking at my red finger She grimaced and flashed me a sympathetic lookYeah, I told her, blowing on my finger Someone told me once thats supposed to make an injury feel better Guess what? It totally doesnt work I dont have time to feel the pain anywayWe were in the locker room after crosscountry practice, and I was rushing to make the special bus that took home the kids on sports teams I bent to pick up my bag, flipped my damp hair over my shoulder, and turned to go See you, BethelHold up, she said She pointed to a disgusting lump on one of the changing benchesDont forget your lucky sweat socks Bethel grinnedI rolled my eyes Thanks so much for reminding me, I said sarcastically I picked up the socks between my index finger and thumb Gross upon grossthey had actually been sitting there since yesterday I unzipped my bag and shoved them inAnd Jessica, Bethel said before I could sprint off again, good run todayShe was putting something in her locker when she said it, so she didnt see my smile It was just as well I didnt want Bethel to think I was a total dork, grinning like a fool But I couldnt help feeling pleased Bethels the best runner on the crosscountry teamby farand I had almost beaten her todayIt wasnt as good as tomorrows will be, I told her You better watch out, or youll be eatin my dust soonBethel snorted and pretended she was about to toss her sweatshirt at my head Get out of hereI bolted for the door, laughing See youBye she called Her voice echoed through the locker room and faded as I burst out the door into the bright sunlight and bolted for my bus I slipped into my seat just as the doors were closing I was still smiling, thinking about the compliment Bethel gave me She and I had started out not liking each other when I joined the team But wed gotten used to each other and were now even becoming friendsI think Bethel is kind of hard to readBut still, I liked her And it was really nice of her to say that I had run well In fact, it made me grin to myself all the way to my bus stop I got off the bus and started down the street toward a nice, hot shower and clothes that werent wilted with sweatThis was officially a very good day In spite of my fingerJessica Wait called a familiar voiceI whirled around to see Lila Fowler, my best friend Or rather, she had been my best friend until I moved to a new school and my entire life had fallen apart Lila I was suddenly overwhelmed with the kind of feeling usually reserved for Christmas morning and my birthdayas in, total joyLila trotted toward me, looking like she stepped right out of a fashion magazine Her long, brown hair bounced and gleamed in the sun I was suddenly aware of just how gross I looked, and I didnt even want to think about how I smelled The Jessica Wakefield that Lila knew would never have walked around looking like such a slobWhy do I have to run into her now? Id worn co
When her parents go out of town, Jessica figures its the perfect time to show her new friends and classmates that shes coolAnd whats cooler than a party?
While the parents are away
The Wakefields will partay Excerpt Reprinted by permission All rights reserved Ouch Shoot I said as I accidentally slammed my finger in my locker I jammed my pinky into my mouth, then pulled it out and inspected the damage My locker door rattled loudly I kicked it Revenge is sweetYou okay? Bethel McCoy asked, looking at my red finger She grimaced and flashed me a sympathetic lookYeah, I told her, blowing on my finger Someone told me once thats supposed to make an injury feel better Guess what? It totally doesnt work I dont have time to feel the pain anywayWe were in the locker room after crosscountry practice, and I was rushing to make the special bus that took home the kids on sports teams I bent to pick up my bag, flipped my damp hair over my shoulder, and turned to go See you, BethelHold up, she said She pointed to a disgusting lump on one of the changing benchesDont forget your lucky sweat socks Bethel grinnedI rolled my eyes Thanks so much for reminding me, I said sarcastically I picked up the socks between my index finger and thumb Gross upon grossthey had actually been sitting there since yesterday I unzipped my bag and shoved them inAnd Jessica, Bethel said before I could sprint off again, good run todayShe was putting something in her locker when she said it, so she didnt see my smile It was just as well I didnt want Bethel to think I was a total dork, grinning like a fool But I couldnt help feeling pleased Bethels the best runner on the crosscountry teamby farand I had almost beaten her todayIt wasnt as good as tomorrows will be, I told her You better watch out, or youll be eatin my dust soonBethel snorted and pretended she was about to toss her sweatshirt at my head Get out of hereI bolted for the door, laughing See youBye she called Her voice echoed through the locker room and faded as I burst out the door into the bright sunlight and bolted for my bus I slipped into my seat just as the doors were closing I was still smiling, thinking about the compliment Bethel gave me She and I had started out not liking each other when I joined the team But wed gotten used to each other and were now even becoming friendsI think Bethel is kind of hard to readBut still, I liked her And it was really nice of her to say that I had run well In fact, it made me grin to myself all the way to my bus stop I got off the bus and started down the street toward a nice, hot shower and clothes that werent wilted with sweatThis was officially a very good day In spite of my fingerJessica Wait called a familiar voiceI whirled around to see Lila Fowler, my best friend Or rather, she had been my best friend until I moved to a new school and my entire life had fallen apart Lila I was suddenly overwhelmed with the kind of feeling usually reserved for Christmas morning and my birthdayas in, total joyLila trotted toward me, looking like she stepped right out of a fashion magazine Her long, brown hair bounced and gleamed in the sun I was suddenly aware of just how gross I looked, and I didnt even want to think about how I smelled The Jessica Wakefield that Lila knew would never have walked around looking like such a slobWhy do I have to run into her now? Id worn co
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