Ordinary Annabel
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Tonya and her friends were at the bus stop. Tonya had her headphones on, a cigarette in one hand, and her iPod in the other. They all seemed to be having a great time.
“Hi, Annabel!” said Tonya. “You look so cool. I like your new clothes. Do you want to hang out with us?”
I thought to myself, “I do like all the attention they get, especially Tonya.” I was excited and accepted her invitation.
Tonya pulled out a cigarette and a lighter from the pocket of her jean jacket. “How about a smoke?”
I didn't feel comfortable about smoking, but I wanted to be cool like them. “Okay,” I replied with hesitation. "Yuk, this tastes aweful!" I thought, After a few puffs I got a headache and felt nauseous. Holding my stomach, I said, “I don’t feel so good, Tonya.”
“Relax, it takes getting used to,” she said.
I began feeling uncomfortable and confused. “I really don't feel right about this,” I thought to myself.
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About the Book
Annabel experiences peer pressure and makes some wrong choices. She’s tired of feeling ordinary and thinks that being “cool,” like Tonya and her friends, will make her feel special. Have you ever felt like Annabel ?
About the Author
Francesca’s diverse background in education along with her past experiences has inspired her to reach out to students and the community in the areas of health, safety, and character education. In her first literary work, Ordinary Annabel, overlapping lessons are taught on the character traites along with an understanding of peer pressure, bulleying, and making healthy choices. Francesca has a BS in Health and Wellness from Buffalo State College, in