Author: Emily Taylor
“Second Doesn’t Mean Second Best” “Mum, I don’t want to go to Grandma’s!” whined seven-year-old Emily
**The Next Step Is Mine** “Valerie, have you completely lost your mind?” Headmistress Margaret’
**The Grey Mouse** I glanced out the window. Children played in the park while their mothers stood nearby
A Saturday with the Family “Don’t start about my diet again!” snapped Emily, waving her fork
**A Saturday with the Family** “Honestly, don’t start about diets!” snapped Emily, waving
Joyce woke up feeling unwell. Snow was falling heavily outside. She was glad she’d gone to the
“You’ve lost your mind, Daniel! That’s my room!” William Thompson stood in the doorway, keys
**A Diary Entry: Stop Whining, Start Doing** I heard Mrs. Jenkins’ voice booming through the hallway
“Stop Whinging—Just Do It” A loud voice echoed down the hallway. “Emily, for goodness’
“Bloody hell, Dennis! That’s my room!” Peter Collins stood in the doorway, keys clenched









