Don’t Be Late!
Chapter 1
It was a school day. I was in class 4J with boring Mrs Jones. She was an evil dragon with no manners. We were doing science and it was so dull. Every second seemed like a minute and every minute seemed like an hour. I was so tempted to go outside. Then the bell rang 3 times. I jumped out of my chair and darted outside. In my head I remembered what my mum had said earlier “don’t be late it’s your grandma birthday and you can’t miss it.” As I walked home I saw my friend Damion. He told me that he had money to go and spend at the sweet shop. He invited me to join him. I knew I would be late home if I went with him but I was so tempted. Should I go with Damion or not?
Turn to page 2 to go to the shop
Turn to page 3 to go home
Turn to page 3 to go home
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Chapter 2
Damion managed to persuade me and I went to the shop with him. Excitedly I raced down the road and headed for the shop. I was so excited I nearly knocked over a poor little old lady walking down the road. When we arrived at the shop we filled a shopping basket with lots of sweets. We bought haribos, snickers and mentoes. After that went outside and stuffed our face with sweets. Then I saw the time it was 4:00 o’clock. I was going to be late home. My mum would be furious. Then Damion told me about a shortcut that would get me home on time or I could take the long way but I would be late still. I knew the shortcut would be scary but I didn’t want to be late. I didn’t know what to decide.
Turn to page 4 to take the shortcut
Turn to page 5 to go home the long way
Turn to page 5 to go home the long way
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Chapter 3
Sensibly I ignored Damion and carried on home. I felt happy because the sun was in the sky and I knew I would make it home on time. Birds sang happy songs as I paced home in a relaxed way. As I continued my journey I saw Jayden on the other side of the road. I thought in my head that speaking to Jayden for a bit wouldn’t make me late so I crossed the road. Jayden told me that the new battlefield 3 game was out at the arcade and he was going to play on it. He asked me if I wanted to go and play the game with him. Battlefield 3 was the best game ever and I was really tempted to play even though I knew I would be late home. I couldn’t decide whether to take the bus home or go to the arcade.
Turn to page 6 to go to the arcade
Turn to page 7 to take the bus
Turn to page 7 to take the bus
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Chapter 4
I decided to take dark alley way. As I approached the alley I felt terrified, scared and petrified. My heart raced like a speeding car. The alley was dark and smelled disgusting. I could see graffiti on the wall and the floor was covered in leaves and litter. Even though I was scared I carried on walking because I didn’t want to be late. I carried on walking but then I saw a group of people spraying graffiti on wall. I was too scared to go right through them so I turned back and took the long way home. I knew I would get into trouble for being late.
Turn to page 8 to go home
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Chapter 5
I decided to take the long way home. I knew if I ran I might just make it on time. I ran as fast as I could to make it as sweat was pouring down my head. I came to the last corner and as I came across I could hear fire engines and I saw police men telling people that the road was blocked off. I was vexed because I knew I would be late and my mum would go mad. Sadly, I turned around and set off on my journey home, knowing I would be late.
Turn to page 8 to go home
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Chapter 6
I decided to go in the arcade. As I entered the arcade I saw flashing lights and I could hear the sound of kids cheering. Excitedly I played Battle Field 3 with Jayden. It was so much fun. Then I looked at the time and I realised I was going to be late. Quickly I yelled bye to Jayden as I sprinted out of the arcade. As I ran sweat poured down my head and I felt tired. I thought I was going to be late and mum would get out the wooden spoon! I tried my hardest to get home on time.
Turn to page 8 to go home
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Chapter 7
I decided not to go with Jayden and took the bus home. I felt happy that I would make it home early. The journey seemed to be going well. I sat calmly on the back seat and looked out the window. Trees waved at me in the cool breeze. Suddenly the bus started to shake. Soon smoke started to pour out. I realised the bus had broken down and the driver, who was very cross, told everyone they had to get off. Then I had to run home, it was a disaster. There was no way I would make it on time.
Turn to page 8 to go home
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Chapter 8
As I put the key in the door the door opened wide. My mum was standing there with a face of stone. I could tell she was furious. I tried to make excuses and explain that I had meant to come home early but she wouldn’t listen. My mum grabbed me and dragged me to the kitchen; she opened the drawer and picked up a wooden spoon. She yelled now time for a beating! I felt scared and unhappy. To my surprise she pulled out a bowl full of ingredients. “Now take the spoon and beat this good, as your punishment you’re going to make my cake!”
