Dugout Hero by Krystle Howard

Author:Krystle Howard
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2015-07-31T16:00:00+00:00

The talk quickly switched to Venus. Rhino decided that he’d said enough, so he chewed his PB&J sandwich and listened. It was so great to be back. His friends were funny and very curious about the world. These discussions had become a highlight of his school days.

I like this as much as recess, Rhino thought. “We need a name for this group,” he said. “Like the Reality Team or something.”

“How about the Truth Company?” said Cooper.

“Or Explorer … something,” said Bella. “Explorer Squad?”

“That sounds like a hiking club,” said Kerry. “It has to be a name that says what we are.”

Rhino had another idea. He listened to it a couple of times in his head. It sounded right. He took a big sip from his milk carton and looked around. “The Fact Patrol,” he said.

Everybody liked that one.

“We should get T-shirts with FACT PATROL printed on them,” Cooper said as they walked back to class.

“Cool idea,” Rhino said.

“Or baseball caps,” Cooper said. “With FP, like our M for Mustangs.”

“Yeah.” Rhino had forgotten about baseball during lunchtime. That didn’t happen very often. “Speaking of caps, do you think I should wear my uniform to the game on Saturday?”

“Why not?” Cooper asked.

“You know I can’t play.”

“Wear it,” Cooper said. “You’re still a team member. Don’t even think about not suiting up.”

Rhino was glad to hear that. He was so proud to wear his jersey with the big number 6. “What do the major leaguers do when they’re injured?” Rhino asked.

“I think it depends how long they’ll be out of action,” Cooper said. “You’ll only miss one game. We want to see you right there with us. Part of the team all the way.”

“Maybe I should dress up like a mustang,” Rhino said, laughing. “The team mascot!”

Cooper shook his head. “Funny idea, but I’d rather see you in uniform.”

“I was kidding,” Rhino said. “You know how serious I am about baseball.”

“So am I.”

“I want to be a major leaguer someday,” Rhino said. “Missing one game won’t stop me. And if that doesn’t work out, maybe I’ll be a scientist. An astronomer or a fossil hunter!”

“You can be both,” Cooper said. “Me too!”

“Reach for the stars,” Rhino said.

For now, he’d concentrate on baseball. But he was even more excited than ever about the Fact Patrol.

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