WANDA WEIRD by Rebecca Winch

Author:Rebecca Winch
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Spring Harbor Publishing

CHAPTER SEVEN

“Spring break sure went fast, didn't it?” Misty asked Wanda after school the following Monday. “I was so busy with my grandparents that I didn't see much of you. I missed you. I’ve been noticing that you look different. You got your hair done! I like it. And your fingernails!”

“I got my toenails painted the same color. Do you like it? Mom said it’s called hot pink.” Wanda said, wiggling her fingers. “Mom and I had a spa day on Friday. Just her and me. It was so neat! And after that, we went shopping and Mom bought me this new outfit,” she added, twirling around.

“So, Wanda Weird, what did you do over vacation besides take care of that smelly little rat?” Tara asked, walking up and pointing her thumb at Minnie.

“She's not a rat! She's a guinea pig and she isn't smelly, either!”

“Well, I'm glad I didn't have to stay home all week to take care of her. I went to Florida! We had a beautiful hotel right by the beach. We spent day after day laying on the beach. Just look at my tan! Isn't it great? And look at you! Didn't you get outside at all this past week?” Tara asked, shaking her head. “Your skin looks so pale and pasty. Are you sure you're well? Maybe you got some disease from that filthy little animal.”

“Thank you for your concern about my health, but I'm feeling just fine.”

“Well, if you say so. You sure don't look very well. It's too bad that you couldn't go away for spring break. When we write our reports on our spring breaks, I bet mine will be the best one. I don't know what in the world you can write about. You must lead a really boring life, never getting to go anyplace or do anything,” Tara said, shaking her head in mock sympathy. “And always having to look after your dumb little brother. I bet I had the best spring break of anybody in the whole class.”

“I'm glad that you had a nice vacation. I had a good vacation, too. But not as good as yours, of course. I mean, you got to go to Florida! You are so lucky! You should have sent me a postcard or something,” Wanda said in awe. “But I suppose you were too busy. But that's great. I'm really glad that you had such a wonderful time over spring break. And that sure is a beautiful tan you have.”

“What? Oh, uh, gee, thanks. I uh, I have to go home now. Hey Olivia! Kayla! Wait up!” cried Tara as she hurried from the classroom.

“Good for you!” Misty told Wanda as they watched Tara rush away. “Sometimes, you can stop bullies in their tracks when you use kind words in return for their cruel words. I never saw anyone leave Tara so speechless before. Good job!”

“I guess I really am glad that she had nice weather. For a while, I was feeling so jealous of her because she got to go to Florida that I started wishing that it would rain all week.

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