You know how some kids get excited about the first day of school and have an outfit all picked out and a new lunch box and stuff? Well, they're bleeping idiots.Can we play hooky? Iggy muttered as he scrambled eggs.Somehow I suspect they're picky about that, I said, dropping more bread into the toaster. I bet they'd call Anne.I look like prep school Barbie, Nudge complained, as she entered the kitchen. She caught sight of me in my uniform and looked mollified. Actually, look like prep school Barbie. I'm just Barbie's .I narrowed my eyes at her.
In this excerpt from James Patterson's "School's Out—Forever," Iggy dismisses the typical excitement some kids feel about the start of school, calling them foolish for their enthusiasm about new outfits and supplies. He expresses a desire to skip school, hinting that he's not interested in the usual childhood excitement.
Meanwhile, Nudge complains about her appearance, comparing herself to an overly perfect prep school Barbie. She feels self-conscious about her uniform, but the narrator teases her, suggesting she only resembles Barbie superficially. The dialogue highlights their personalities and playful banter about school life.
