The Wheelchair Race
I love my wheelchair. It's red and shiny, and it has a sticker of a rocket on the back. It makes me feel fast and free. Sometimes, I pretend that I'm an astronaut, zooming through space
My best friend is Jake. He also has a wheelchair, but his is blue and has a sticker of a shark. He likes to pretend that he's a deep-sea diver, exploring the ocean.
We met at the park one day, when we were both playing on the swings. We started talking and found out that we had a lot in common. We both liked video games, comic books, and pizza. We also both had spina bifida, a condition that affects the spine and makes it hard to walk.
We became friends right away, and we started hanging out every day after school. We would go to the library, the arcade, or the ice cream shop. Sometimes, we would just race each other on our wheelchairs around the block.
One day, we saw a poster for a wheelchair race at the community center. It was open to anyone who wanted to join, and there were prizes for the winners. Jake and I looked at each other and smiled. We knew we had to sign up.
We practiced every day for the race. We did laps around the park, the school, and the mall. We tried to improve our speed, agility, and endurance. We also cheered each other on and gave each other tips.
The day of the race came, and we were both excited and nervous. There were many other kids in wheelchairs who had signed up, some older and some younger than us. Some of them had fancy wheelchairs with gears and gadgets. Some of them looked very serious and competitive.
Jake and I decided to stick together and have fun. We didn't care if we won or not, as long as we did our best and enjoyed ourselves.
The race started with a loud whistle. We pushed our wheels as hard as we could and zoomed ahead. We dodged obstacles, passed other racers, and cheered each other on.
We were having a blast.
We reached the final stretch of the race, and we saw the finish line ahead. Jake and I were neck and neck, with no one else close behind us.
Come back next week to read the thrilling conclusion.
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