Richest Poor Kid

Randy was a poor young boy with an old problem. Everything he had was old. His rich neighbor Mike had a new bike and new toys, and he constantly teased Randy. Randy desperately wished he was rich so he could buy everything new. He was warned by those around him that riches alone dont bring happiness, but Randy never listened. To Randys great delight, his wish came true! Everything he touched turned into goldeven his beloved dog. As he held his lifeless gold dog, he realized he was now the most miserable kid in the whole world. Remembering he had one more wish, he used it to have things return as before. His wish came true, and it became the happiest day of his life. Now when Randy went to school, he held his head high. When he rode his old bike, he often said, Im sure glad my bike isnt made of gold!Spike went over a dangerous waterfall with a stolen canoe and survived. One day while riding his bike, he hit one of his self-made bike traps. He broke his leg and bled badly. Debbie, a girl he laughed at for falling off her bike in one of his traps, came with her mother and saved him. Spikes life was transformed. He said to Debbie, I thought being tough and mean would make me happy, but Ive discovered Im much, much happier having friends and helping others.Sommer, Carl is the author of 'Richest Poor Kid ', published 2007 under ISBN 9781575370255 and ISBN 1575370255.