Kathryn Littlewood - HarperCollins Children's Books

kathryn littlewood
my ears!” said Sage. “And she falls asleep all the time
while she’s tanning or watching TV. And she smells
weird.”
“That’s not being nice, pal,” said Albert. “But . . .
you’re not wrong. Rose, just keep an extra eye on
Leigh, in case Mrs. Carlson falls asleep.”
Purdy smiled wide, even though two fat tears were
rolling down her cheeks. “We love you all!” she said.
“Wait!” Leigh screamed. “Picture!”
Purdy laughed. “All right. Mayor Hammer, would
you mind taking a family picture?”
Mayor Hammer sighed loudly in a way that meant
that she minded very much, but still, she grabbed the
Polaroid camera from Leigh’s outstretched hands,
pointed it in the direction of the Bliss clan, and clicked
the shutter.
Then Purdy and Albert hopped into the backseat
and shut the door behind them. The Hummer lumbered
down the street, three fake police cars filing after it.
Rose turned to Ty. She wanted to say something
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