I stay up all night studying the words for the spelling bee. And you can see me any time of day practicing running. I never walk if I can trot, and shame on Raymond if he can’t keep up.
But as they get to me, they slow down. I’m ready to fight, ‘cause like I said I don’t feature a whole lot of chit-chat, I much prefer to just knock you down right from the jump.
I dig my sneaker into the grass and stare at Gretchen who’s staring back, we both wondering just who did win.
With a little more study I can beat Cynthia and her phony self at the spelling bee. And if I bugged my mother, I could get piano lessons and become a star.
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The excerpt that best shows that Squeaky isn’t afraid to stand up for herself is:
"But as they get to me, they slow down. I’m ready to fight, ‘cause like I said I don’t feature a whole lot of chit-chat, I much prefer to just knock you down right from the jump."
This statement highlights Squeaky's readiness to confront challenges directly and her no-nonsense attitude when it comes to standing up for herself.
