What? says Kosgrov. You think I won't lay you out just because you're stuck in a wheelchair, funny boy? Yeah, I say. Pretty much. Turns out I'm pretty wrong.
In this excerpt from James Patterson's Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, Kosgrov challenges the main character's confidence by questioning his ability to stand up to him despite being in a wheelchair. He mockingly asks, "What?" suggesting skepticism about the protagonist's courage or toughness. This moment highlights the character's defiance and the tense dynamic between them.
"You think I won't lay you out just because you're stuck in a...