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A Very Normal Third Grader

Nick’s birthday party was on Saturday On Monday, a new kid came to Marvin’s school

Mrs North introduced him to the class “Everybody, this is Joe Normal”

Joe Normal stood at the front of the rooy pants, untied sneakers, a Mickey Mouse T-shirt, and a Dallas Cowboys cap

He looked just like a norrader

“Where are you from, Joe?” asked Mrs North

“Uh … Earth,” said Joe “Just like you”

Mrs North laughed “Good answer,” she said “But really, what city?”

“City?” asked Joe

Marvin could tell Joe was nervous He knew he’d be nervous, too, if he had to o to a new school

“Uh, Chicago,” Joe said “Located on the southwest shore of Lake Michigan, it’s the largest city in Illinois”

“What a show-off!” whispered Casey Happleton, the girl who sat next to Marvin