Funny Kid Belly Flop chapter sampler

‘Sounds like you agree withMax,’ Miss Sweet

says. ‘That would be a first.’

‘Max is an idiot, Miss Sweet.’ ‘Hey! I’m standing right behind you!’ I protest. ‘I know that,’ Abby continues on without looking at me. ‘The point is we are growing up in a world of technology start-ups and the data revolution. What is going to be more important for my education, Miss Sweet: long-division or doggy-paddle?’ Can I choose ‘none of the above’? ‘There are other valuable aspects to your education beyond academics, Abby,’ Miss Sweet says. ‘What about leading a healthy lifestyle?’ ‘There is nothing healthy about drowning!’ I interrupt. ‘Exactly, Max,’ Miss Sweet replies. ‘That’s why you need to be strong swimmers. And one

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