Chapter 4
By the fourth week of summer, Ben became bored with vacation. He loved school and longed for classes, homework, and science projects. Morty Angel knew what Ben was thinking. He whispered into Ben’s ear, “Start a science project on your own.”
It was not long before Ben asked his mom if he could do a project.
“Sure, honey, go ahead and start a project. Let me know what I can do to help,”
With her encouragement, Ben was off to the library to search for a project. Two hours later, he left the library very confused. He saw so many things that he wanted to do, and he did not know where to start.
Later that evening, Ben played outside with friends. Morty tried suggesting a project again, only this time he said, “Start a project on the bioluminescence of lightening bugs. Study how a lightening bug lights his tail.” This time, Ben heard Morty’s suggestion.
It was getting dark, almost time to go in for the night. The fireflies were beginning to light up all around the yards.
“I know,” Ben, said, “Let’s collect lightening bugs.” He ran into the house to ask Mom if he could have a bottle with a lid, “I want to collect lightening bugs for a science project. Can I stay out to catch them?”
“What a great idea,” she said. “Stay around our house, and when I call, come in.”
“I will Mom.”
Morty raised his arms above his head. He did a victory dance. Again, he made a positive influence on Ben.
To Be Continued . . .
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