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Maybe I’ll learn to dance. Maybe Ben will help me. As big as he is, he’s an awesome dancer. I remember once he was dancing by himself in the kitchen, practicing for the prom, and Mom came in. He grabbed her and made her dance with him. She was laughing so hard, she kept stepping on his feet.
I have another idea. I’m going to ask my mom if she will exercise with me. Jody said try to find a partner so you keep each other motivated. We can join a gym, and go when she gets home from work. We don’t have to go to some fancy-shmancy ranch, but we can make it part of our everyday activities. Maybe we can even cook some stuff we both like.
Mom’s always hinting that I should go to a fat (oops!)—weight management camp:-) in the summer. But that’s not my style. I want to go to an Outward Bound camp for teens. She’ll think that will be too hard, but when I tell her what I did at Lake Rescue she will be so amazed, I know she’ll let me do it.
Lake Rescue
BOOK EXTRAS
Book Club Buzz
Charlotte’s Word Nerd Dictionary
Trivialicious Trivia
Healthy You
5 QUESTIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS TO CHAT ABOUT
How do you think Chelsea feels when other kids make fun of her?
Why does Isabel get so upset about her cartoon?
Why is it important not to judge people by the way they look?
Do you think it was right for Chelsea to call Kiki “Ms. Kiki Underpants?”
Have you ever felt pangs of jealousy like Charlotte? How did you get over it?
Charlotte Ramsey
Charlotte’s Word Nerd Dictionary
Spanish Words & Phrases
Hola: interjection—hello.
Amigas: noun—friends.
Muy loca:—very crazy.
Deseas Venir:—Do you want to come?
Hija: noun—daughter.
Muy Bonita:—very beautiful.
Buena: adjective—good.
Chicas: noun—girls.
Other Cool Words…
Nonchalance: noun—not caring.
Aplomb: noun—confidence.
Ratifying: verb—formally establishing an important law.
Enlightened: adjective—in the know.
Perils: noun—really dangerous stuff…beware!
Tantamount: equal to.
Shazam: exclamation—BOOM!…just like that.
Methodically: adverb—in an orderly way.
Pungent: adjective—really strong smelling or tasting.
Odyssey: noun—an adventurous trip.
Unrepentant: adjective—not sorry.
Augury: noun—warning.
Belay: verb—to make a rope really secure (essential for climbing rock walls or real mountains!).
Ravine: noun—a deep valley.
Wryly: adverb—with sarcasm.
Refuge: noun—a place to go when you’re in trouble.
Catastrophe: noun—complete disaster.
Tremolo: noun—notes, sung by a person or a bird, that sound like they are shaking or vibrating.
Reverent: adjective—respectful.
Gorp: noun—mix of peanuts, raisins, dried fruit, M&Ms, or other foods that increase your energy.
Reverberated: verb—echoed.
Chastised: verb, adjective—yelled at.
Cairn: noun—tiny rock formation.
Lichen: noun—fungus that grows on rocks and trees.
Panorama: noun—beautiful view of things like trees, the ocean, and really cool buildings.
Raucous: adjective—noisy and uncontrollable.
Rehashing: verb—telling a story again.
Lake Rescue trivialicious trivia
What yummilicious treat does Charlotte bring home to her dad from Montoya’s Bakery? A. A double chocolate frosted brownie
B. Lemon squares
C. Biscotti
D. Strawberry shortcake
Who rescues Maeve from falling off the rope climb? A. The Yurtmeister
B. Nick
C. Riley
D. Dillon
What is Chelsea Briggs’ job at Lake Rescue? A. Chief Birdwatcher
B. Official Photographer
C. Head Dishwasher
D. Lead Storyteller
Which is NOT on Chelsea’s list of mean things to do to the Queens of Mean? A. Tip over their canoe
B. Make A & J walk through poison ivy
C. Take unflattering pictures of them
D. Squirt whipped cream in their hands while they’re sleeping
What prize do the BSG win on Pajama Day? A. A night of bowling at Stardust Lanes
B. Gift certificate to Filene’s Basement
C. An edible fruit basket
D. Gift certificate to Burger Barn
ANSWERS: 1. C. Biscotti 2. D. Dillon 3. B. Official Photographer 4. D. Squirt whipped cream in their hands while they’re sleeping 5. A. A night of bowling at Stardust Lanes
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Catch Some Zzzzzzzz…
Do you yawn your way through first period? Or totally lose your energy in the afternoon? You’re probably not getting enough sleep. Kids should get AT LEAST nine hours of snooze time every night. Studies show that getting enough sleep improves your grades, too. If you have trouble falling asleep, listen to some quiet music or take a hot bubble bath and then crawl under the sheets…you’ll be dreaming in no time!
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Take a Deep Breath and CHILLAX…
Feeling stressed out? Time to take a break. Take a few deep breaths to get some oxygen to your brain. Yoga is a really fun way to clear your mind, and it’s great for your muscles and flexibility, too. Turn off the TV and pick up a book. Take a walk and enjoy the scenery. Life is busy…slow down and enjoy it.
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How to Stay Healthy
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Nix the tube…
Watching too much TV gets in the way of living a healthy lifestyle. It’s easy to develop poor snacking habits when you’re hooked on your favorite show, and exercise flies out the window once you’ve settled on the couch for the evening. Limit your TV watching so you have time to do the stuff that really counts…reading, playing games, hanging out with your friends and family, and getting a move on!
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Go for Water~H20~Agua~L’eau~Wasser~ Acqua…
Are you thirsty? Then you’re already dehydrated. Drink water throughout the day to stay healthy and give your body the nutrients it needs. Keep a bottle in your backpack, and don’t forget to bring extra water to sports or dance class. If you think plain water is boring, try the flavored kind.
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Chelsea Briggs’s Healthy Snacks
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If you like the taste of a crisp and juicy McIntosh, Granny Smith, or Red Delicious apple, you will adore these creative apple toppers…a healthy and yummy after-school or anytime treat! Try eating cold apple slices with any of the following delights:
- cheddar cheese
- peanut butter
- cinnamon (and a little sugar!)
- cottage cheese
If you’re feeling adventurous, add a few apple slices to a tossed salad or your favorite sandwich…the crunch is unbelievably tasty.
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English Muffin Pizzas
What you need:
- 1 English muffin
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 2 slices low-fat mozzarella cheese
What to do: Pull apart the muffin into two halves. Spread tomato sauce evenly on each half. Place slice of cheese on each half. Make sure an adult knows you’re about to use the oven and is available for help! Put the mini pizzas on a sheet of tin foil and bake for 5–8 minutes, or until the cheese melts. With oven mitts, carefully remove your pizzas. Let them cool for a minute, then take a bite out of your masterpiece!
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Frozen Grapes
The perfect snack when you crave something co
ol and refreshing…
Instructions: Rinse and dry a bunch of green or red seedless grapes. Pluck the grapes from the vine, place them in a bowl, and put the bowl in the freezer. Wait about two hours, pull the frozen grapes out, and enjoy this healthy treat.
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TOP TEN TIPS FOR A HEALTHIER YOU!
From Lilian Cheung, DSc, RD,
Director of Health Promotion & Communication,
Harvard School of Public Health
and Mavis Jukes, teacher and bestselling co-author:
Be Healthy! It’s a Girl Thing: Food, Fitness, and Feeling Great.
Watch only your favorite TV shows—a couple of shows each day, tops.
When you go out for fast food, choose from the healthy side of the menu—salads or sandwiches instead of Big Macs and fries.
Fast-food employee: “Would you like to supersize your meal?” You:” “No, thank you.
Join a sports team, outdoor club, or dance class at your school or in your town.
Drink low-fat or skim milk. Healthier than whole milk, and still creamy.
Ask your parents to buy whole-grain bread…more taste and very filling.
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. A glass of fruit juice is okay, but whole fruits are better.
Regular mealtimes are the way to go: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a couple of healthy snacks in between. This is a plan you can stick to.
Get involved at school—ask for nutritious snacks in the vending machine. Talk to your gym teachers about playing games that get the whole class involved.
Limit unhealthy foods and drinks like soda, sugary desserts, fatty meats, butter, sugary cereals, white potatoes, white rice, white pasta, and white bread.
Need Help Getting Healthy?
Ask your pediatrician for help. They’re trained to help kids get healthy.
Check out the book Dealing with the Stuff That Makes Life Tough: The 10 Things That Stress Girls Out and How to Cope with Them by Jill Zimmerman Rutledge, or hit your local bookstore or library for information.
Keep a journal. When you write down your goals, you are more likely to achieve them.
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