Ukulele Hayley by Judy Cox

Author:Judy Cox
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 2013-05-26T16:00:00+00:00

You Can’t Tuna Fish

The uke kids went outside. Only Skeeter, Olivia, and Hayley were left.

“Wow, Hayley. You really stood up for us,” said Skeeter.

“But it didn’t do any good,” Hayley said, sadly.

“I guess that’s the end of our band,” said Skeeter. “Too bad. I was just starting to get the hang of it.”

“It isn’t fair,” said Olivia. “They let the chess club meet, and the science club. Even the Chinese Culture Club!”

“Maybe if we were a club, instead of a band . . . ,” began Hayley.

“You heard Ms. Lyons,” Skeeter interrupted. “We need a sponsor. And a place to meet.”

“Who can we get to sponsor us? Mr. Benniger, the assistant principal, used to organize the clubs, but now he’s gone too.” Olivia made a face. “All these cuts. It isn’t fair.”

“Let’s ask Mr. Y!” said Hayley. “He’s the music teacher. He could sponsor us!” Hayley wasn’t scared to talk to Mr. Y anymore. He’d become a good friend. They trooped down to the music room to ask him.

Mr. Y listened. He scratched his head. “I’d love to help,” he said. “But I’m swamped. I can’t sneak one more thing into my schedule.”

Hayley made puppy dog eyes at him. Skeeter got down on his knees like he was praying. Olivia smiled her most adorable smile.

Mr. Y laughed. “Far be it from me to squelch budding musicians!” he said. “Okay. But here’s the deal. The ukulele club will be open to anyone in the school who wants to join. Everyone must have a signed permission slip and a contract agreeing to practice at home. I’ll supply those. Hayley, you are in charge. When you’ve taught the group everything you know, I’ll take over. If we are going to have a band—it must be a good band. No slackers. Got that?” They nodded.

In charge! Hayley glowed all the way home. She wasn’t too little. She was in charge!

On Monday Hayley waited in the office to make her announcement. She noticed Curtis slouched in one of the chairs outside Ms. Lyons’s office. Waiting to see the principal, she thought. I wonder why he’s in trouble?

Then she forgot about him. She was about to talk on the intercom! She had begged Olivia to do it instead, but Olivia refused.

“You can do this, Hayley,” she said.

So now, here she was—Little Hayley—about to talk to the whole entire school! She had to swallow twice before the words came out.

“Announcing a new club at school! The Ukulele Club!” She stopped to take a deep breath. Talking over the intercom wasn’t so bad. Not as scary as the talent show, anyway. At least no one was looking at her! “If you want to join, see Mr. Y or Hayley Godwin to sign up. We will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch recess in the music room. Bring your own ukulele.” Her voice only cracked once.

When she got back to class, everyone cheered. Olivia beamed at her. Skeeter slapped her on the back. Mrs. McCann gave her a big smile.

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