Fun at Kids Central 32: Snowy Tug-of-War | Level 4 | By Little Fox

Summary

Ethan is already freezing at recess, despite wearing a sweater, coat, scarf, hat, and mittens. So when Miss Shelly announces that the activity is outside, he’s not thrilled—but he bundles up and carefully makes his way across the snowy ground.

The game is snowy tug-of-war. Ethan and Jason team up, and after Jason admits he’s no good at tug-of-war, Ethan jokingly names them the Green Stinkers. Their opponents—Bobby, Nina, and Izzy—become the Purple Daisies, though Bobby grumbles about being on a team with that name. The teams mark their lines in the snow with purple “snow paint,” which Miss Shelly explains is food coloring mixed with water.

The rules are simple: pull the flag on the rope past the other team’s line, but don’t fall down. The Purple Daisies get an early advantage, then Ethan digs his boots into the snow and helps the Green Stinkers pull the flag back. But a big tug from the other team sends Ethan slipping onto his back. The Purple Daisies win by default—and Ethan discovers that falling into the snow is actually fun. He’s eager to play again.

Characters

Ethan, Jason, Bobby, Nina, Izzy, and Miss Shelly.