How to Be an Earthling: No Place Like Space

How to Be an Earthling: No Place Like Space — page 7
A garden gnome Spork’s eyes filled with wonder He must be I found him in the school garden Spork said Mrs Buckle in her most understanding teacher voice the gnome was in the garden because I put it there I saw it at a garage sale and thought it would make a nice ornament It’s called a garden gnome for a reason It’s supposed to stay in the garden Oh he won’t stay said Spork Gnomes travel to unexpected places They bring wisdom home from the far reaches of the universe They’re honored elders on my planet He sighed And today I’ve finally met one 14