Many years ago, three sixth graders at a certain Texas school attempted to climb a brick wall up to the gym roof. They all failed, including Claire. However, Claire succeeded on other levels, inclu...view moreMany years ago, three sixth graders at a certain Texas school attempted to climb a brick wall up to the gym roof. They all failed, including Claire. However, Claire succeeded on other levels, including being fastest runner in Mr. Ricardo's class, having the most enemies in the sixth grade, and receiving the longest morning detention ever given to a student. After leaving Texas, Claire gave up climbing, and now spends her time hiking and writing in Portland, Oregon.view less