Showdown in Crittertown by Justine Fontes

Showdown in Crittertown by Justine Fontes

Author:Justine Fontes
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
Published: 2014-03-03T16:00:00+00:00


April hid her mouth as she laughed softly. “It doesn’t work like that, but… thanks.”

Jill said, “I think what April’s dad means is, we just need to keep trying!” She looked around the crowded garage. “After all, what else are we going to do with all these pinecones and Popsicle sticks?”

Everyone laughed, and most of the children took that as the signal to start making something. But Tanya said, “That’s a good question, Jill. What are we going to make with all this stuff? I say we go to the library for some fresh ideas. There might be some new crafts magazines on the shelves by now.”

I knew there were, because the librarian had picked some up that morning. Normally, I’d be eager for a chance to glimpse Poetry. But knowing that we might soon be at war…

“I’ll go with you,” Jill told Tanya. “I could use the walk. I’m sure Buttercup feels the same way.”

The dog wagged his tail so hard that his butt wagged, too. And we all laughed. None of us ever tired of laughing at Buttercup’s butt.

Bill didn’t want to go to the library. “I’d rather just build stuff.” The other boys decided to stay, too.

Jane scooped me up and put me in her pocket. “I know Cheddar will want to come. He loves the library.”

I would’ve squeaked “no” or written a note to that effect. But Grayson squeaked first. “See what you can find out, Cheddar. No one will suspect you.”

I wondered if I should feel insulted. Why wouldn’t anyone “suspect” me—because everyone knows I’m a scaredy-mouse? I chose not to think about that. I simply agreed. “All right. But I don’t even know what to look for.”

“Just keep your eyes and ears open,” Grayson squeaked. “Look for anything different. Listen to whatever’s going on. I’m counting on you—and so is Pops.”

Jane started to lift Nilla, too, but she scampered out of the girl’s hand. Jane shrugged. “I guess Nilla doesn’t want to go.”

Grayson busied himself bending some wire. So Tanya said, “Looks like Grayson and Nilla want to stay here with the boys.” She patted Nilla’s head with the tip of her finger and then added, “We’ll be back soon.”

As we were leaving, I saw April use a thumbtack to stick Javier’s drawing of a door up on one of the plywood walls.

He asked, “What are you doing?”

April giggled. “I don’t know, really. I just thought it might lead us somewhere good.”



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