GREAT READS → STORY SUPPLEMENT Issue 781 · October 10, 2019

Reach for the Stars

“I seriously cannot believe she scheduled a major test the week of Teen Thrill’s sale. I heard they have really cute sweaters. I’m really upset”

Reach for the Stars
Little Sister, Big Sister

By Chani Muller

 

Dini, u want 2 chk out Teen Thrill’s sale Thurs? R

I took the pink Post-It and tossed it onto Dini’s desk. Just then, Mrs. Gibber turned around and I sat up straight. Mrs. G. had a zero-tolerance policy for passing notes, but some things, like the sale at my favorite store, couldn’t wait ‘til after class.

“Girls, just a reminder about the dikduk test. There was some confusion about the date, so I repeat, it’s next week on Monday,” said Mrs. Gibber. I stifled a groan and took out my calendar. Grr. There was no way I could go shopping four days before a test. I needed to study seriously to do well. This was so annoying.

“Dini,” I said, walking home later that day, “I seriously cannot believe she scheduled a major test the week of Teen Thrill’s sale. I heard they have really cute sweaters. I’m really upset.”

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