Episode 2 by Tamara Hart Heiner

Author:Tamara Hart Heiner
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: babysitting, new school, club, friendship, chapter book, middle grade, dog
Publisher: Tamark Books
Published: 2015-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

“HOW WAS YOUR CLUB MEETING last night?” her mom asked her when she got off the bus Friday. “You went to bed so fast, I didn’t get the chance to talk to you.”

Cassie unloaded her backpack on the kitchen table. “It didn’t go well,” she said, zipping it shut. “Nobody called.”

“Well, it was your first meeting,” Mrs. Jones said. “I’m sure it will go better.”

These were the same things Cassie had told herself the night before, but today she wasn’t in the mood to be placated. “And what if it doesn’t?” She crossed her arms over her chest and faced her mom. “If people don’t call us to babysit, our club is pretty worthless.”

“Didn’t you have fun anyway?”

She considered the question and lifted one shoulder. “I guess.” But that wasn’t the point. It wasn’t supposed to be a fun Uno club.

“I’ve got a babysitting job for you,” Mrs. Jones said.

“You don’t count,” Cassie said in frustration. “I always babysit for you. You don’t pay enough, anyway.”

Her mom burst out laughing. “Well, let’s think about this.” She pulled out a chair and sat at the table. “Come, sit.”

Cassie heaved a sigh and sat.

“What did you do to prepare for your babysitters club?”

“Well, I invited babysitters. We took notes, role, and waited. As soon as we get our first appointment, I want to make fun babysitting bags to take with us. I have some ideas for that.”

Mrs. Jones nodded. “These are all great things, Cassie. How did you get the word out about your club?”

“Get the word out?” Cassie echoed.

“Yes. Who knew about your club? Who did you give your phone number to so they could call and hire you?”

“No one,” Cassie said, feeling her heart sink like an anchor. Why hadn’t she thought of that? No one would call her if they didn’t even know.

“Well, that at least is something you can change,” her mom said. “Let’s make up some fliers tonight for your club, and tomorrow you can take them through the neighborhood and hand them out to everyone.”

Cassie nodded, the anchor lifting from her heart and her spirit lightening. “Okay! That’s a good plan.”

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