“Sabrina, come take a look at this!” Mrs. Durango called her daughter to the front hall. The mailman had just dropped off a chunk of letters, and Mrs. Durango was weeding out the junk mail. “Coming, mom!” Sabrina took the stairs two at a time and ran over. “What’s up?” “This flyer came in the … Read more
It is time for the annual school spelling bee, and this year’s grand prizes have just been announced. You have beaten your classmates with a flawless spelling of the word “bologna,” and you will be moving on to the final round. Spellers from each class will compete on the huge stage in the auditorium in … Read more
“Oh Gosh, I look awful today! My hair is a mess, my face is terrible, and this outfit is hideous.” Unfortunately for Alicia, this self-deprecating conversation has become somewhat of a daily ritual. As she draws closer to her reflection, squinting her eyes to inspect the right side of her face, she can’t help but … Read more
A typical sunny Saturday afternoon. You’re just sitting down at your desk to get started on that pile of weekend homework when you get a call from your best friend. “Everyone is going over to swim at Josh’s house right now,” she says excitedly. “We need to go! Get your swimsuit on and meet me … Read more
“I didn’t get invited to Craig’s party . . . I’m such a loser.” “I missed the bus . . . nothing ever goes my way.” “My math teacher wants to see me . . . I must be in trouble.” These are the thoughts of a high school student named Jeremy. You wouldn’t know … Read more