Children of the Wolf by Rodman Philbrick

Author:Rodman Philbrick
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781497685390
Publisher: Open Road Media Teen & Tween

Chapter 23

“I heard there was trouble in this class, Grunter,” said Mr. Clawson, making straight for me. His heavy footsteps were loud on the polished floor. “I suppose this wolf-boy troublemaker was responsible?”

He jutted his big jaw at me, looking pleased that I had messed up again.

“No trouble,” said Mr. Grunter, moving to my side. “Oh, another boy was taunting him a bit, but Gruff proved he’s got the right stuff.” Mr. Grunter clapped me on the shoulder. “This boy knows how to channel his aggression into sports, Mr. Clawson. In my book he’s headed for an A.”

The principal frowned. Thunderclouds of displeasure formed over his eyes. He jerked his head at Mr. Grunter. The gym teacher gave me a reassuring look, then followed Mr. Clawson to the side of the room.

Mr. Clawson spoke rapidly for a few minutes but, of course, I couldn’t hear a word. All I could do was watch Mr. Grunter’s face anxiously. He looked concerned, then alarmed.

When Mr. Clawson finished talking he shot one fierce look at me across the room, turned on his heel and left. Mr. Grunter came slowly toward me, scratching his head in puzzlement.

“The principal is worried about you, Gruff,” said Mr. Grunter. He didn’t seem nearly as pleased and enthusiastic about me as he had a few minutes ago. “He says you have a wild imagination and violent tendencies.”

He paused, as if what he had to say next was even worse.

“Mr. Clawson thinks you’ll have to be locked up during the full moon. Now why would he think that, Gruff?”

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