Starting a new book, someone would ask what you thought of it.
Thursday morning arrived with sunlight spilling through the classroom windows and the quiet buzz of students settling into their seats.
Mrs. Harper smiled as she looked around the room.
“I hope some of you have already begun the reading challenge.”
Jason nodded confidently.
“I’ve read twelve pages.”
Emily looked impressed.
“Twelve?”
“I’m counting the table of contents.”
Ryan didn’t even look up from his notebook.
A few desks away, Lily caught Noah’s eye.
“Did you start yours?”
He nodded.
“Last night.”
“So did I.”
“What do you think?”
She smiled.
“I think I’m going to finish it sooner than I planned.”
“I had the same thought.”
The morning classes passed quickly, and before long the lunch bell echoed through th
