How Many Greats
How Many Greats How Many Greats Chapter 1 Moving "How do you like your new home, Zak?" Dad called, handing Mom a cardboard box labeled kitchen. "It's cool!" said Zak. "And someone left us some soup." Zak read the note taped to a large pot. "Who is Aunt Helen?" he asked. "Aunt Helen is my grandmother's sister," said Dad. He pointed to a house across the street where a friendly-looking older woman sat on the front porch. She waved and smiled at Zak. Zak waved hello as Dad grabbed another
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How Many Greats
How Many Greats
Chapter 1 Moving
"How do you like your new home, Zak?" Dad called, handing Mom a cardboard box labeled kitchen.
"It's cool!" said Zak. "And someone left us some soup."Zak read the note taped to a large pot. "Who is Aunt Helen?" he asked.
"Aunt Helen is my grandmother's sister," said Dad.He pointed to a house across the street where a friendly-looking older woman sat on the front porch.She waved and smiled at Zak.
Zak waved hello as Dad grabbed another box and said, "Let's keep unloading the truck.Aunt Helen will understand how busy moving day is. We'll visit with her later."
Note: Welcome to the neighborhood. Love, Aunt HelenIn a few days the house was settled, and Mom invited Aunt Helen over for dinner.Aunt Helen seemed very happy to have Zak's family right across the street.Zak liked the older lady, but he was a little uncomfortable around her.He didn't know what to talk to her about.
Zak spent the summer playing outside and making new friends.He played baseball, biked, did cannonballs at the pool,and went fishing and hiking with his parents.Meanwhile, Aunt Helen spent a lot of time on her porch.Zak waved to her a lot, but he didn't talk to her often.She didn't seem to have many visitors.
Chapter 2 Zak Volunteers
Soon after school started, Mom and Zak visited Aunt Helen."We're lucky to live so close to you," Mom said. "Zak would like to get to know you better.He's a great kid, and he really handles responsibility well."
"I'm sure of it," said Aunt Helen, grinning.
Mom smiled. "Zak and I talked, and we've determined something.Zak wants to volunteer to help you around the house."
"Is that right, Zak?" asked Aunt Helen.
"Yes, ma'am," Zak agreed nervously.He suddenly felt shy."I can do yard work, take out the trash, or do anything else you need."
"Just let us know when you need anything," Mom said."The school bus drops Zak off right in front of your house.He could even stop by on weekends, if you like.Just be sure one of you calls me to say where he is."
Aunt Helen smiled brightly. "Thank you. I would love some help around the house, Zak."
