Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger (Wayside School 3)

“I’m not talking to you, Jenny. I’m talking to Mac.”

“He can’t talk,” said Mac.

“Who can’t talk?” asked Mrs. Jewls.

“Mac,” said Mac.

Billy barked at Mac.

Mac barked at Billy.

Todd barked at both of them.

Joy made Todd lie down by her feet.

Mrs. Jewls moved on. “What’s your pet, Myron?” she asked.

“Your pet’s a turtle,” said Sharie.

“What?” asked Mrs. Jewls.

“What is Jenny’s pet,” said Sharie.

“Jenny’s pet is a dog!” said Mrs. Jewls. “What’s his name, Jenny?”

Jenny nodded. Her dog sat up straight and tall and seemed to smile at Mrs. Jewls.

“He’s handsome,” said Mrs. Jewls.

“My mouse is handsome,” said Benjamin. Benjamin had a little white mouse in a cage on his desk.

“If you like mice,” said Dana, making a face.

“Mrs. Jewls likes mice,” said Calvin. “She eats them.”

“Gross!” said Dana.

“He won’t come when you call him,” said Kathy. “He doesn’t know his name.”

Billy meowed.

“Will Mrs. Jewls eat yogurt?” asked John.

“No way!” said Calvin.

“I will too,” said Mrs. Jewls. “I like yogurt. I like strawberry best.”

Maurecia beamed. “Mrs. Jewls likes strawberry best,” she bragged.

“You shouldn’t pick favorites,” complained Dana.

“Do you like crackers, Mrs. Jewls?” asked Rondi.

“Don’t worry,” said Calvin. “Mrs. Jewls won’t eat crackers.”

“How do you know what I’ll eat, Calvin?” asked Mrs. Jewls, a little annoyed. “I like eating crackers with cheese on top.”

“Oh, gross!” said Myron.