Ms. Clarkson said. “Fourteen talented Riverside students have entered the Valley Talent Competition. Way to go. Clarissa Eng, a dance teacher from Vancouver, will be in the multipurpose room at lunch today. She will talk about how to make the best of your performance. All the contestants and their managers are invited to attend. Bring your lunch and listen up.” Murphy gave Molly a thumbs-up from two desks in front of her. She frowned, shook her head and mouthed the words, “I don’t want to go.” She imagined Paige and her friends hogging Clarissa Eng’s attention. And besides, Molly couldn’t think of one thing a dancer would know about singing. Paige can win, for all I care, Molly said to herself. But the truth was, Molly hated the thought of Paige winning. She hated looking at Paige’s fake smile. The only thing she would hate more would be Paige’s real smile if she won the contest. After the announcements, Murphy said, “It’s just what we need.” “It might be what you need, Mr.
