Mallory Makes a Difference (Mallory #28)

Mallory Makes a Difference (Mallory #28) — page 3 — UN HAPPY HALLOWEEN Dad let’s go I try not to pace in the family room while I wait for Dad But it’s hard not to It’s Halloween which means I have two places to be and no time to waste When Dad and I are finally in the van on the way to Mary Ann’s house I go over the schedule with him again I’ll call you when we’re done eating pizza Then you’re going to pick me up 8

Mallory Makes a Difference (Mallory #28) — page 4 — from Mary Ann’s and take me to Pamela’s house so I can trick-or-treat Dad glances at me Are you sure you don’t want to just stay at Mary Ann’s I let out a breath Mom and Dad think that I’m trying to do too much in one night and that I should have picked either Mary Ann’s party or trick-or treating But I really want to do both things Dad please We’ve already talked about this 9

Mallory Makes a Difference (Mallory #28) — page 5 — Aye aye Captain says Dad with a wink He and Mom are wearing matching pirate costumes to give out candy to trick-or-treaters trick-or-treaters I know he thinks his pirate imitation is funny but this is no laughing matter Dad when you pick me up please don’t forget to bring my Halloween costume so I can change in the van on the way to Pamela’s house I say as we pull up in front of Mary Ann’s house Be off with you matey Dad says in his pirate voice I know what to do I give Dad a smile as I get out of the van Thanks I say As I walk up to Mary Ann’s front door I think about who is coming to her party Zoe Arielle Danielle Hannah and Grace will all be here Chloe Jennifer April Emma Dawn and Brittany are going to 10

Mallory Makes a Difference (Mallory #28) — page 6 — Pamela’s I really wish everyone could have done one thing together but that isn’t the case When I ring the bell Joey opens the door Happy Halloween he says He’s wearing vampire fangs that make his voice sound funny when he speaks I can’t help but laugh Great costume I say Thanks Joey says smiling I’m leaving to go trick-or-treating trick-or-treating with Pete and Devon he adds The girls are in Mary Ann’s room if you want to go up 11

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