Chapter 16

CHAPTER 16 "What's in the bag?" Sadie asked as she joined Michael, Justin, and the squirrels on their walk home. "The missing part of my plan!" Michael said. "Your plan?" Sadie asked. "He spent all afternoon on it," Justin said. Michael nodded at his backpack, hanging from Justin's shoulder. "It's in the front pocket of my backpack. Check it out." Justin pulled the sheets of paper out of Michael's backpack.

THE PLAN! SUPPLIES Long rope Slimy goo Big trash can Large tree Long board Duct tape Gravity LOCATION Walnut Creek Elementary School bus drop-off

TIME Setup time: 7 a.m. Showtime: 8 a.m.

STEPS 1. Arrive at school at 7 a.m. with all the supplies. 2. Toss rope over big tree branch next to bus stop. 3. Tie trash can full of slimy goo to one end of rope. 4. Hoist trash can full of slimy goo up into tree.

5. Balance slimy goo on branch above bus drop-off area. 6. Duct tape top end of long board to trash can. 7. Position bottom end of long board to be hit by bus door.

8. Bus arrives at 8 a.m. 9. Bus door opens and hits board. 10. Trash can full of slimy goo tips. 11. Edgar exits bus. 12. Slimy goo pours out of trash can and all over Edgar's head!