Mallory's Guide to Boys, Brothers, Dads, and Dogs
By Laurie Friedman and Jennifer Kalis
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Mallory McDonald has four big problems.
Problem #1: The boy she likes doesn't like her back.
Problem #2: Her brother is mad at her.
Problem #3: Her dad is upset about her math grade.
Problem #4: Her brother's dog won't leave her alone, and he smells terrible!
When it comes to boys, brothers, dads, and dogs, only one thing is certain: Mallory is about to become an expert!
A NOTE FROM MALLORY MCDONALD:
Welcome to my official guide to boys, brothers, dads, and dogs. Hopefully, it is not the only guide available because THESE ARE FOUR VERY COMPLICATED TOPICS! But lately, I have learned a lot about all of them. So if you want to know what I know, just open up this book and start reading.
Laurie Friedman
Laurie Friedman is the author of the popular Mallory series, The Mostly Miserable Life of April Sinclair series, and many award-winning picture books. She lives in Florida.
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Mallory's Guide to Boys, Brothers, Dads, and Dogs - Laurie Friedman
OPERATION:
GET NOTICED
Striped leggings.
Check.
Plaid tunic top.
Green headband. Check. Check.
Purple Nails. Yellow rain boots. Sparkly sunglasses.
Check. Check. Check.
I look in the bathroom mirror and smile at my reflection. If this doesn’t get me noticed, I don’t know what will,
I say to my cat.
Cheeseburger purrs like she approves.
I rub her head. Wish me luck,
I say.
When I walk into the kitchen, Mom, Dad, and Max are already there. I don’t say a word. I want to see if they notice me and they do.
Mallory, did you forget to look in the mirror when you got dressed this morning?
Max gags like the sight of me is enough to make him sick.
Not exactly the reaction I had hoped for, but my brother doesn’t know the first thing about fashion.
Dad looks up from his newspaper and smiles. Mallory, you’re looking bright and cheery this morning.
Max laughs. I don’t know about cheery but definitely bright.
Mom puts her coffee cup down on the counter and comes over to where I’m standing. Sweet Potato, your outfit is a little bright this morning. Maybe you want to take off the boots.
Mom plucks the glasses off my face. And I don’t think you need these for school.
I take the glasses back from Mom, put them back on, and grab a banana out of the bowl on the counter. I take a bite. I’m glad you all noticed my outfit,
I say when I’m done chewing.
I finish my banana, but I don’t tell my family why I’m glad they noticed. There’s only one person I’m telling that to, and I can’t wait another minute to see her. Got to go,
I say. I dump my peel in the trash and head next door.
My best friend, Mary Ann, is already outside waiting for me.
Stop! Stop! Stop!
says Mary Ann when she sees me. She holds up her hand like she’s a traffic cop. Where do you think you’re going like that?
I link my arm through hers. C’mon. I’ll tell you on the way to school.
I look around before I start talking. Where are Joey and Winnie?
I ask quietly.
Mary Ann frowns like she doesn’t get what’s going on and she’s not sure she likes it. They’re finishing breakfast. Why are you whispering?
I look behind me before I answer her question.
I have to make sure my brother and Joey and Winnie are nowhere near me before I tell Mary Ann my big news. I have a crush,
I say in my quietest voice.
Mary Ann still looks confused. If you have a crush, why are you wearing that weird outfit?
I push my glasses up on the bridge of my nose. I don’t see how Mary Ann can be talking about clothes when I just told her one of the biggest, most important secrets of my life. "Don’t you want to know who I have a crush on?" I ask.
Of course I do,
says Mary Ann. But I also want to know why you’re wearing that outfit.
I put my mouth close to her ear. Even though no one else is near us, I’m not taking any chances. I have a crush on JT in sixth grade, and I’m wearing these clothes so he’ll notice me.
Mary Ann gives me a the-first-part-of-what-you-said-makes-total-sense-because-JT-is-cute-but-I-don’t-get-the-second-part-at-all look.
I keep explaining. "At lunch, I’m planning to walk by the sixth-grade table. When JT notices what I’m wearing, he’ll stop eating and start talking to me. It’s called Operation: Get Noticed." I smile like I’m proud of my plan.
But Mary Ann doesn’t smile back. I’m not sure that’s a good idea,
she says as we walk through the gates of Fern Falls Elementary.
Even if Mary Ann isn’t sure about my plan, I am. Don’t worry,
I tell my friend. I take off my glasses and slip them into my pocket for later. "Operation: Get Noticed is going to be a big success."
The only hard part is going to be waiting for lunch. I try to listen while my teacher, Mr. Knight, talks about fractions and decimal points. It’s almost impossible to pay attention to math when my brain is busy thinking about my plan.
I’ve gone over it in my head a million times.
I’m going to get in line and get a tray of food. I’ll make sure I know exactly where JT is sitting. I’ll walk