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Age: Late Elem
Reading Level: 2.4
CHAPTER 1: MOVING IN
I thought this was going to be a crappy move. Then we pulled up to the new house on moving day. My new neighbor across the street was working on a 05 Pontiac GTO.
"Dad, look at that awesome street racer!"
"Yeah, that's cool, Zack," Dad remarked.
My dad's not into cars as much as I am. I had less than a year until I could get my driver's license. It's all I could think about. I dreamt of being able to build my own car too. I just didn't have enough money to get started.
The neighbor's car wasn't anywhere near ready to race yet. It was still in pieces all over his garage. I wondered if he would talk shop with me?
I stared at the GTO every time I came to get another box. It was right there in front of me. Right across the street. I was getting tired of carrying boxes and looking at the GTO helped pass the time.
My new room looked out over the street. I had a perfect view of my neighbor's garage and that GTO. I was supposed to be setting up my room. Instead I was staring out the window.
Mom interrupted my daydreaming with a reminder to finish my room. "Didn't I hear about plans for a car show? I would like you to get your room done before then," Mom chuckled.
"Mom, that's not for another week yet!"
"I know, I know, but with all this daydreaming..."
"Dont worry, Mom, I'll get it done."
"If you say so," she laughed on her way out.