Superstar Watch by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Author:Gertrude Chandler Warner [Chandler Warner, Gertrude]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-4532-2910-1
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Published: 2011-09-25T04:00:00+00:00

“This is the reason that Watch was distracted,” Jessie said, pointing at the box. Ms. Werner was surprised. “How did a steak get in here?” She looked at Lisa.

“Don’t ask me,” Lisa said.

“First there was the broken slide. Now, there’s the steak,” Jessie said. “It appears that someone doesn’t want Watch to win.”

“But who?” Violet asked.

“And what should we do?” Henry added.

“I have never run into a problem like this before,” Ms. Werner said. She turned to Lisa. “See if you can figure out who might be trying to ruin Watch’s audition.” Then she thought for a moment, and said, “Watch can have another try, after Buffalo takes his turn.”

Dante took Buffalo up to the stage.

“Dinner!” Timmy called out.

Buffalo leapt right into Timmy’s open arms. It was a good jump. But when Timmy bent to put Buffalo down, the dog squirmed and knocked Timmy over into the nearby chair. The chair crashed to the floor with a bang.

“Good job,” Ms. Werner said, coming over to give Buffalo a pat. “Your dog is a good jumper.”

“Thanks,” Dante said. He put on Buffalo’s leash. “See you tomorrow,” he told everyone. Then he and the dog left.

It was almost time for Watch to take his turn again. While Ms. Werner and Lisa talked to Timmy, the Aldens gathered together to talk.

“Watch can jump just as high as Buffalo,” Benny told Henry. “And I bet Watch won’t knock Timmy down, either.”

“It’s so odd,” Jessie added. “Buffalo’s just not that great a performer. And yet, Ms. Werner loves him.”

“I know this sounds strange, but I think that Buffalo’s speckles keep getting darker,” Violet said.

“I have a funny feeling about Dante,” Henry added.

“I think we should help figure out who is ruining Watch’s audition,” Jessie said. “Dante should be our first suspect.”

“Our second suspect should be—” Violet began, but she was interrupted by Ms. Werner.

“It is now Watch’s turn,” Ms. Werner said.

Jessie led Watch to the stage again.

“Dinner!” Timmy called.

On cue, Watch ran. He jumped high—higher than either Buffalo or Ninja had jumped! He soared right into Timmy’s open arms. Timmy then set Watch down without any trouble at all.

“Great job, Watch!” Jessie said. Benny, Henry, and Violet applauded. Even Timmy looked impressed.

“That’s much better,” Ms. Werner said. She did not smile. But she did not frown, either. “But remember, there’s still one more day.”

“See you tomorrow,” Lisa said.

Jessie put Watch’s leash back on. The Aldens waved good-bye and walked out through the mall to meet Grandfather. It had been a long day and they were tired. All except for Benny, who was still excited.

“Watch was incredimarzing,” Benny said.

“Incredimarzing?” Henry asked.

Benny explained, “Watch was incredible, marvelous, and amazing. All mixed up.”

“Incredimarzing!” Henry repeated. He smiled. It was the perfect word.

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