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“Wow! What was that?” screamed all the kids at once.
“Boy! What a skater!” cheered Bruno.
“I’ve never seen moves like that before. I wonder who
he could be?” asked George.
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“I think he’s the new kid that moved into the old Johnson house across from
Mitzy.” suggested Rosy.
“Yes, I saw him practicing in the driveway yesterday,” said Mitzy. “He’s the
best skateboarder I have ever seen!”
“He’s kind’a cute too!” laughed Rosy
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“Hi! Welcome to the neighborhood!” laughed all the kids.
The new boy barely looked up.
“What’s the matter?” asked Rosy with concern.
“I just moved here and I miss my friends back home,” said Sneaker glumly.
“Let me introduce us. I’m Rosy. This is Bruno. Next are George, Mitzy and
Rocky. Up there are the little squirts named Bizby, Lazlo and Slipper. What’s
your name?”
“My name is Rodney, but my friends call me Sneaker.”
“Then that is what we’ll call you, but only if you smile,” laughed Bruno.
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“Let’s take Sneaker over to the Powerplant Pond and introduce him to our
teacher,” suggested Rocky.
“Mrs. Sunland, this is Sneaker. He’s going to be in our class,” volunteered
Rosy.
“Welcome to our town. It’s always nice to see a new face,” smiled Mrs.
Sunland.