Chapter 1 Speed-Reading Stinker Ffffp Ffffp Ffffp Ffffp Ffffp Ffffp Ffffp Ffffp Molly Mac flipped through the pages of her book during quiet reading time Kayley looked over at her What are you doing Molly she whispered
Speed reading Molly whispered back Whoa Kayley gasped Can you really read that fast Not exactly Molly said I just learned about speed reading I’m still in the development stage But why do you want to read so fast Kayley asked Molly held up her book Because this book really stinks
Why don’t you just stop reading it and get another book Kayley asked If you start a book you have to finish it no matter how bad it is Molly explained I think it’s a law Kayley shook her head I don’t think so she said Mr Rose stood up and walked over to his large bookshelf Okay class he announced Please close your books I have a fun new project to tell you about Does this new project involve glitter Molly asked Because I have been banned from using glitter at my house
until I’m at least 50 years old No glitter Mr Rose said Today we’re going to start an author study We’re going to learn all about what it’s like to write books for a living Molly raised her hand Whoa whoa whoa there Mr Rose she said You mean that writing books is a job Yes of course said Mr Rose You mean that authors get paid real actual money for sitting around writing stories Molly asked Of course said Mr Rose Some popular authors get paid a lot of money to write books