11. Something Big

11 SOMETHING BIG For the next two days, Sam and Antonio trained before school, during recess, and after school. Lucy now thought both of her best friends were losing their minds. She wouldn't believe a word they said. Sometimes Mr. Nekobi poked his head in to check on Sam, but the old man didn't do much else. Sam understood that Mr. Nekobi was weak. Now it was Sam's job to protect the school. While Sam was walking home alone on Thursday, Mr. Nekobi's words echoed in his head: "The school is planning something big..."

What could the school— Sam's thoughts were interrupted by the feeling of cold fingers on his back. "Eek!" Sam shrieked. He spun around. "Lucy! You scared me!" "Did you think it was the school trying to eat you?" Lucy teased. "I don't know what you and Antonio have been doing the past three days, but you'd better be ready for tomorrow." "What's tomorrow?" Sam asked. Lucy rolled her eyes. Then she shoved a crumpled-up piece of paper into Sam's hands. Friday night 7:00 pm at Eerie Elementary Ms. Grinkeris 3rd grade class presents Peter Pan Students, parents, and teachers are welcome! As Sam read the words, his heart began to pound. It all made sense. Sam knew exactly when the school would strike!