Problem: Ralph Henry Dalton thinks he’s supergreat at ev-ery-thing, and ev-ery-one in the Kingsley twins fifth grade class is sick of hearing it! When sending him into outer space is out of the question, how do you shut up such a Big Mouthed Bragger?

Jerrianna Kingsley, the creative optimist, believes she has the perfect solution. Hold an air hockey tournament Saturday, and set Ralph Henry up for The Ultimate Humiliation! Defeat at the paws of their newly acquired, uniquely talented Maine Coon cat, Snowshoe Mal.

New Problem: Malley doesn’t seem to like boys much and plays only if and when she feels like it.

Certain that Jerri’s plan is Doomed to Failure right from the beginning, pessimistic Jeoffrey plots Malley’s disappearance, hoping to enlist his mother’s cooperation in taking Malley’s place as their Mystery Guest Player. No one’s ever beaten her, and everyone would like to try! Mom’s The Perfect Choice!

Yeah, well, wouldn’t you know it?

1) Malley disappears without Jeoffrey’s help

2) Mom refuses to be their Mystery Guest Player

3) Ralph Henry IS supergreat at air hockey

4) The adults chaperoning this event had been rivals as children—and nothing has changed!

Terrific, just terrific! More than one Dalton needs to be challenged—and Malley is nowhere to be found!

Jeofffrey is in full Doom Dork mode! How can this day be saved?

Anita M Shaw

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