Feeling Super

Chapter 3 Feeling Super " Are you feeling okay, Clyde?" Claudia asked. “ Why?" I asked. “ You're sitting still. " Claudia laughed. " Ha! Very funny! " I said. But I knew my sister was right. Like usual.

I was on the bus heading back to school. I usually have lots of energy. I usually bounce on the seat. But my body felt heavy. And sleepy. I couldn't wait to get into class and take a nap. “ We're here! " Miss Plum said. I stepped off of the bus and onto the playground. Then . . .

Suddenly I was on the ground. " Ha-ha! Squashed you! " Roz said. I looked up at the class bully and groaned. " Now fly away, little bug! " Roz said. I stood and tried to run. Butmy legs wouldn't move. " I said, scram! " Roz yelled as she gave me a shove. My body wobbled. I heard laughter around me. Then Roz shoved me again. And again.

" Leave Clyde alone, Roz! " Claudia stepped in front of her. Roz glared. Claudia glared back. Roz looked at me and laughed. " We'll finish this later, little bug! " she said. I tried watching as she walked toward the school building. But it was hard to keep my eyes open. " Are you okay, Clyde?" Claudia asked. My head started spinning. My stomach felt ready to explode.

My sister's face looked fuzzy. “ I'm fine, " I said. “ Come on, Clyde! " Claudia said. " We need to get to class! " I don't remember walking there. All I know is everything turned black. Then I woke up sitting at my desk. And the pain in my stomach was gone! " Did you hear what I said, Clyde?” Miss Plum asked. “ Ah . . . no, " I said.

Several of my classmates laughed. " I said, be careful with the paste! " My teacher stared at me. " The paste?" I whispered. I scratched my head. I had no idea what was happening. But just then Miss Plum passed out yellow paper. And scissors. “ Yippee! " I yelled. " Art class! " Miss Plum glared. " Sorry, " I said. But I couldn't stop smiling. " I see you're feeling better now, " Claudia whispered. She sits at the desk next to mine.