Horse Dreams (2011)
Horse Dreams
“He doesn’t need to sign. His face says it all. He looks like he’s been hit in the stomach with a fastball. My brother would never hurt anybody on purpose.
Before I can say anything, Dad moves in beside me and picks up my backpack. “Ellie, is there something in here I should know about? Like a note from your teacher?”
“Um . . . oh yeah. With the soap jingle and all, I kind of forgot.” I unzip the pocket of my pack. “Maybe I should explain before—”
“No. That’s quite all right. The note, please.” ...He stretches his arm out in jerks, like he’s reaching for a snake. The last time my parents had to come in for a chat about my daydreaming, I overheard Dad tell Mom that he felt like he was the kid who had gotten into trouble.
I glance back at my brother. His fist is still circling his heart.
Quickly, I sign back, Not your fault. Then I hand Dad the note.
Ethan steps between Dad and me. If I’m the smallest kid in fourth grade, my brother is the biggest in second. People ask us if we’re twins.MoreLess
Before I can say anything, Dad moves in beside me and picks up my backpack. “Ellie, is there something in here I should know about? Like a note from your teacher?”
“Um . . . oh yeah. With the soap jingle and all, I kind of forgot.” I unzip the pocket of my pack. “Maybe I should explain before—”
“No. That’s quite all right. The note, please.” ...He stretches his arm out in jerks, like he’s reaching for a snake. The last time my parents had to come in for a chat about my daydreaming, I overheard Dad tell Mom that he felt like he was the kid who had gotten into trouble.
I glance back at my brother. His fist is still circling his heart.
Quickly, I sign back, Not your fault. Then I hand Dad the note.
Ethan steps between Dad and me. If I’m the smallest kid in fourth grade, my brother is the biggest in second. People ask us if we’re twins.MoreLess
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