Jordan shuffled a stack of papers on the desk and let out a heavy sigh. Anthony immediately noticed the pained look on his manager’s face. “What’s wrong?” he asked. The two fifth graders had been working side-by-side at Capiville Credit Union for eight months and had become fast friends. “My dad got a […]
“I love your bracelet, where’d you get it?” Jasmine asked her friend. “Bling Bling, of course,” Riley answered matter-of-factly. Their teacher overheard. “That is pretty,” she said, glancing at the bracelet. “What’s Bling Bling?” “Seriously Mrs. Borrego – you’ve never heard of Scottie Bling Bling?” Riley said as Jasmine giggled. […]
As he donned his goggles and lab coat, Gunnar glanced around the room at the tables filled with beakers, jars and various tools. He was so excited to be chosen for the opportunity to become a Young Scientist, learning from the professors who visited from the local university. “Today, we’re going to learn how to […]
When the bank manager opened the cabinet where the Micro bucks were kept, her jaw dropped and her heart sank. “Ms. Baron!” she cried out. “What is it, Talia?” “The Micro money!” she said loudly, realizing her employees were staring. She lowered her voice as Ms. Baron rushed over. “It’s missing.” […]
“You wrote seven tickets last week, right?” James asked his fellow fifth grade Peacekeeper, Destiny. She nodded in agreement. “Two for teasing, three for running and two for…” she paused for a moment, “I think the last two were for gum.” “Well,” he said, shuffling through a stack of papers. “We’ve only collected […]
She could feel the sweat forming on her palms as her heart began to race. It was the same feeling she usually got when Ms. Brown asked her to read aloud in class. “Sierra, did you hear me?” Ethan asked. “Our business needs a bookkeeper, and I heard you need a job. Will you do […]
“Jacob, you’re late,” Jackson said for the fourth time that week. “It’s fine,” Jacob said. “Nobody’s here anyway.” As the 4th grade manager of City of Light’s snack bar, Jackson was growing tired of dealing with employees who didn’t seem to care. He tried to explain himself. “But we need time to prepare […]
Kira could barely contain her excitement as the final school bell rang on Monday afternoon. It was time for the after-school MicroSociety program, and things were about to get very interesting. After last week’s campaigning, she and Matthew had managed to recruit enough Mongoose party members to make a stir. In fact, it was […]
“You’re under arrest,” Lucas said. “Did I say that right?” the seventh grade Peacekeeper whispered over his shoulder to a group of students standing behind him. They nodded. “What? Why? You can’t arrest me,” the mayor cried. “I didn’t do anything!” Her face twisted into a frown. “What is going on?” The commotion […]
“Taxi! Anyone need a taxi? We’ll take you anywhere you need to go!” Anabelle shouted in the crowded hallway before school started. “Are you new here? Where are you headed?” she leaned down to talk to a first grader who looked lost. He glanced down at the sheet of paper in front of him, and […]