Sparkle by Lakita Wilson
Author:Lakita Wilson [Wilson, Lakita]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: 2023-10-24T00:00:00+00:00
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The second Sparkle jammed her key in the lock and pushed open the front door, Mother stood up from her waiting station on the couch.
âSo, how was it? How was your first day?â she asked, waving at Rae behind Sparkle.
âIt was okay.â
Motherâs smiled wavered a little. âJust okay? D-d-did something happen?â Sparkle watched Motherâs eyes slide from her to Rae, searching for answers.
âNo!â Sparkle said a little too quickly. She took a deep breath. âEverything was fine. Better than I thought.â Sparkle thought fast. âAnd you were right, Mother. Acting confident worked. Kids thought my hair looked cool.â
âItâs true, Ms. Moore,â Rae added, her eyes giving off a hint of nervousness behind her shy smile.
When the look of concern evaporated from Motherâs eyes, and changed over to something else, Sparkle knew sheâd said the right thing. But why was Mother smiling now? And her eyes . . . why were they shining like that?
Sparkle looked around the quiet living room. âWhereâs Nova?â
Another look of concern washed over Motherâs face. âShe stayed after school today. Her teacher is starting a science club and she wanted to check it out . . .â Mother stepped closer. âWhy? Were you looking to talk to her about something?â
Sparkle let a long sigh drag. âNo, Mother. My sister was just mysteriously missing, and I wanted a little info, thatâs all.â She forced a smile. âEverythingâs fine . . . seriously.â
Before her mom could ask another question, she quickly slid past her. âCâmon, Rae, letâs go upstairs.â
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