chapters 7 & 8: summer fun and spelling bee
reading room
I knew I had it. There were only three others left in the competition and I knew I could beat each one of them. Meek Leah was just holding on after a near miss in the last round. Hasty Stephen always made his move without thinking. Lucky Betty always got the easy ones.
My heart started racing. I licked my lips, clawed my knees and perched myself on the edge of the stool for the kill.
Finally, my turn. A hush fell over the audience. The pointy face moderator’s voice had an unexpected baritone, Darth Vader-like quality over the mic. “The word is KITCHEN,” he boomed. “Spell KITCHEN.”
Smirk. Hair toss. Straight back. Voice rising, I snapped out, “Kitchen. C-H-I-C-K-E-N. Kitchen.” I stood there, arms crossed, left leg extended, leaning right, toes tapping.
Chapter 5: Americans Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving
Chapter 6: Paper Dolls and Airplanes
Chapter 9: Burglar with Red Socks
Chapter 11: Not It
Chapter 12: Batman v. Superman
Chapter 13: The Road Trip Test
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The coolness of Umma’s Refreshing Oi Naeng Guk is balanced by the bursts of heat from the red peppers. The crunch of the cucumbers adds another level of texture.
The aroma of Umma’s Famous Bul Go Gi & Gooey Fingers Kalbi grilling will have all the neighbors come knocking.
Umma’s Party Mandu is an instant hit with most people. It’s so versatile you can serve it as an appetizer, soup or entree.
Umma’s Picnic-Ready Kim Bop (kim bap) is light and easy to pack, no utensils required, perfect for picnics.
summer fun recipes
spell kitchen recipes
chapter 8: how do you spell kitchen? c-h-i-c-k-e-n
Mom made me wear my chima jeogori for 1st grade class photos. Kids kept petting my rabbit fur-lined vest.
Every summer, our parents took us camping. We came equipped with our goggles, flippers and barbies.
what’s cookin’ in the kitchen
more goodbye joe excerpts
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