A Great Idea by Anastasia Suen illustrated by Jane Dippold
CHAPTER 1 Waiting to Ride Last period Science My teacher Mr Franks was standing up at the front of the class We’ll take the last part of the period to review for the test I started drawing bicycles in my notebook I had been riding my bike after school since I was in kindergarten As soon as I got home I ate a snack and then rode my bike until dinnertime I could ride my bike every day as long as I followed the safety rule always ride with a partner When I started fifth grade Mom gave me a cell phone I want you to keep this in your pocket at all times Andy she said 4
Thanks I said and then I put the phone in my pocket right away Turn it on first Andy Mom said laughing Oh right I said rolling my eyes My friend Josh had laughed too His mom worked in an office on the other side of town so he had gotten his own cell phone in third grade A new phone was no big deal to him but to me well it was a big deal I turned on the phone and the screen lit up I can help you set up your contacts said Josh Awesome I said Now that you’re in fifth grade you can ride without an adult Mom said Then she pointed at Josh You know the rule Josh smiled Always ride with a partner he said Josh lived across the street from me I had known Josh ever since I could remember He was in fifth grade just like me 5
