Kristy and the Haunted Mansion (9780545768931) by Martin Ann M

Author:Martin, Ann M.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 2014-06-10T16:00:00+00:00

I sat down at the kitchen table next to Bart. The kids were waiting while Charlie cut up two apples and divided some bread. I knew the kids must be hungry — I certainly was. It was frustrating to know that I couldn’t give them as much food as they needed.

“I want my mommy,” said Karen, suddenly. “I’m tired of being in this dumb house. Can’t we go home now?”

“I want to go home, too,” said Chris, sniffling a little. “I miss Molly. She’s my dog. She probably wonders where I am. I bet nobody remembered to feed her.”

I realized that the younger kids were probably getting tired and therefore cranky. And the older ones were just plain restless. I closed my eyes and crossed my fingers, wishing that the electricity would come back on. Having lights would make everything so much easier. It was almost dark out by then, but it would be awhile before the kids would be ready to go to sleep. Lights would make entertaining the children a lot simpler. But when I opened my eyes, the kitchen was still dim.

I looked around and noticed that the Krushers were sitting on one side of the table, and Bashers were sitting on the other. Even though they’d played a couple of games together as the Krashers, the kids hadn’t really gotten to know each other. Since they live in different neighborhoods, they don’t spend much time playing together.

Suddenly, I had a good idea. “Hey, listen,” I said. “How about if we get to know each other a little better? I mean, all we know about each other is what we’ve seen on the ball field. Like, we know Jerry is an awesome third baseman, and we know we can always count on Patty to get a hit and that Joey and Buddy make great double plays. But how about if we find out more?” The kids looked interested, so I went on. “I’ll start by saying a few things about myself,” I said, “and then we can go around the circle. Okay?”

Everybody nodded. “Well,” I said. “My full name is Kristin Amanda Thomas. My best friend’s name is Mary Anne Spier. I like sports and animals, and I don’t like dressing up, eating cabbage, squirrels, loose teeth, and people who chew with their mouths open.” I saw a few smiles. I turned to Patty, who sat to my left, and told her to go ahead.

Patty, who’s seven years old, and has bright red hair and freckles and a spunky personality, drew in a breath. “I’m Patty,” she said. “I have three brothers and we have a horse named Ginger. When I grow up I want to be a carpenter and ride a motorcycle. After that, I want to be the president of the United States.”

“Cool,” said Joey and Jackie.

Jerry was next. He’s a wiry nine-year-old with curly brown hair and a wicked grin. “I have two pesty little brothers and a dog named Winter. I also have a paper route with my best friend Bonzie.

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