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James Patterson, Chris GrabensteinA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Jamie dreads public speaking, and when it is his turn to read an original story out loud for the class, he sits at the front with sweat pouring everywhere. Jamie reads a story that he wrote about himself climbing Everest in his wheelchair, along with a Sherpa and a sled dog named Bob. His story is full of suspense and humor, but just as his fictional self is about to reach the summit, he freezes and forgets the ending.
Jamie dashes to Uncle Frankie’s diner after school, upset and embarrassed. Uncle Frankie can sense that something is wrong, but at first, Jamie covers up his distress with humor. Uncle Frankie often has to remind Jamie to be serious, and Jamie finally blurts out that he froze while telling his story in class. Uncle Frankie tells Jamie that having a fear of public speaking is extremely common, and that many people have found ways to overcome it. He gives Jamie a pamphlet for a public speaking seminar.
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