15 Fireworks, Family, Friends

Chapter 15 Fireworks, Family, Friends "Elotes," Ivan shouted, "quick! Before they notice anything!" The cousins and their friends hurried back across the darkening beach to the corn on the cob vendor. Snacks in hand, they rejoined their families just as the first rockets burst into flowery sparks above the water.

第十五章 烟花、家人、朋友 “烤玉米，”伊万大喊，“快！ 趁他们还没发现不对劲！” 表兄妹们和朋友们沿着渐渐暗下来的海滩快步往卖玉米棒的小摊跑。 他们手里拿着零食，刚回到家人身边，第一枚烟花就在水面上空炸开，绽出花火。

"Got what you wanted?" Chabela asked with a mischievous grin. "Yes, ma'am," Ivan said, holding up his plain, buttered corn. "No more spooky surprises." Dante chewed on his cob, which was covered with chili powder. "Don't worry, though. I'll still bring spice to everyone's life." ".Eso!" exclaimed Aunt Lucy. "Stay spicy." Malia laughed. Her corn was dripping everything: mayo, cream, chili, butter. "Hey, life's too short not to enjoy the good stuff." Susana turned to Mickey. "Tell me again why these weirdos are our friends?"

“买到你想要的了？” 查贝拉带着调皮的笑容问道。 “是的，女士。”伊万举着他那份只涂了黄油的原味玉米说。 “再也不要吓人的惊喜了。” 但丁啃着他的玉米棒，上面撒满了辣椒粉。 不过别担心呀。 我还是会给大家的生活加点辣味的。” “没错！”露西阿姨喊道。 “保持火辣。” 玛利亚笑了起来。 她的玉米上什么酱料都往下滴：蛋黄酱、奶油、辣椒、黄油。 “嘿，人生苦短，好吃的当然要尽情享受呀。” 苏珊娜转向米奇。 “你再跟我说说，为什么这些怪人是我们的朋友呀？”

The older boy rubbed her head. "Simple. They're the bravest kids we know." The children all leaned together, surrounded by family. They looked up in wonder as fireworks blossomed higher and higher, lighting the night sky brighter than the stars.

大男孩揉了揉她的头。 “这还不简单。 他们是我们认识的最勇敢的孩子。” 孩子们都凑在一起，身边围绕着家人。 他们惊奇地抬头看，烟花越升越高，绽放开来，把夜空映得比星星还要亮。

CONGRATULATIONS! You've read 15 chapters, 87 pages, and 5,311 words! How COOL are you? Will you read another book? Maybe a whole new series? Don't miss us too much!

恭喜你！ 你已经读完了15个章节、87页内容，总共读了5311个单词啦！ 你也太厉害了吧？ 你要不要再读另一本书呀？ 说不定一整个新系列都可以哦？ 别太想我们哦！

Activities THINK The cousins encounter a lot of birds—both good and bad! Think of a bird you've seen and draw it. FEEL Ivan doesn't like surprises, but learns to have faith. How do you feel when you're surprised by something?

互动活动 想一想 表兄妹们遇到过好多鸟类——有好的也有坏的！ 想一种你见过的鸟，把它画下来吧。 感受一下 伊万不喜欢惊喜，但他学会了信任他人。 当你被某件事惊到的时候，是什么感受呀？

ACT Everyone eats elotes at the end! Find a video on how to make them and cook some with a grown-up.

动动手 最后大家都吃了烤玉米！ 找一个烤玉米的做法视频，和大人一起试着做一做吧。