Testing Day: The Adventures of Ann and Deena, #2

By Valorie Riley

Anne perked up, thinking she was going to get to do something fun that her sister did not get to do. She began to smile a little. Her mind raced through many things, like going to the fun park or zoo.
Her father broke into her fun imaginings, "Yeah, uh, the school called right before we went on our camping trip, they wanted to, well your teacher noticed that you were having trouble with some of your schoolwork, and we all agreed that you should get tested."
Anne's smile faded and she slouched a little as she realized she was definitely NOT going to be having any fun. She started to cry. It was not fair!
TESTED? For what? Anne was not getting TESTED! Will she cooperate?
Join Anne and her family as they journey through living with a disability.

Humorous, warm, and full of family love!

• Language: English
• Publisher: SilverPixiGirl Press
• Release date: Jul 31, 2023
• ISBN: 9798224691036

Valorie Riley

Valorie Riley, writer, creator, fur-mom, and taco aficionado. She is a full-time writer in Florida. She started her writing career after earning her Master's Degree in reading education and has retired from teaching. Her debut elementary book was The Camping Trip. When she's not writing, Valorie spends time teaching, reading, and dreaming up new ways to be creative.  5 Secrets About Valorie: I have an 8-year-old Chi-wee named Trixie. I am obsessed with Legos, and I have a serious office supply addiction; I love markers, stickers, and journals. I also love tacos, and my favorite movie is Star Wars.

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Testing Day

The Adventures of Ann and Deena, Volume 2

Valorie Riley

Published by SilverPixiGirl Press, 2023.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

TESTING DAY

First edition. July 31, 2023.

Copyright © 2023 Valorie Riley.

ISBN: 979-8224691036

Written by Valorie Riley.

Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Testing Day (The Adventures of Ann and Deena, #2)

About the Author

To my people, you know who you are.

Anne sat on her bed drawing in her sketchbook she hummed tunelessly to herself. As she sat drawing and humming her special tune, a soft knock at the door brought her out of her own world. Come in, she said distractedly. The door opened and her mother came partway into the room. Hey ladybug, you too busy to talk?

About what? Anne asked quietly.

Her mom held out her hand to Anne, Come downstairs so Dad and I can talk to you, OK?"

Anne’s eyes widened, Am I in trouble? she smiled slightly, Whatever it is, I didn’t do it!

Her Mom laughed, No, sweetheart you are not in trouble.

Oh, good!

Come on, let’s go downstairs.

Anne hopped off her bed and clasped hands with her mom and they went off downstairs.

Once downstairs they joined Anne’s dad on the couch. Anne sat between her father and mother, she felt a little nervous and awkward. She looked up at her dad and he gave her a half smile and a little wink which made her instantly feel better. He would never have winked like that if she were really in trouble.

Anne looked around the living room and noticed that her sister Deena was not there, Where’s Deena?

She’s at Liz’s house, her mom said quickly.

Oh.

Her mom still held her hand, Well, Ladybug, your father and I wanted to tell you about something special that will happen in a couple of weeks. Something that only you get to, uh, do.

Anne perked up thinking she was going to get to do something fun that her sister did not get to do. She began to smile a little. Her mind raced through different things like going to the fun park or maybe the zoo.

Her father broke into her fun imaginings, Yeah, uh, the school called right before we went on our camping trip, they wanted to, well your teacher noticed that you were having trouble with some of your schoolwork, and we all agreed that you should get tested.

Anne’s smile faded and she slouched a little as she realized she was definitely NOT going to be having any fun. She started to cry. It was not fair! But...

Listen, honey, her mom said in her soothing mom voice. These are not tests you get graded on, they are more like word games and picture puzzles, things like that. Her mom tried to put a happy face, an encouraging