Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Words
Tyler Maxwell used to be a typical boy. But one day, a 10-pound dictionary fell on his head.
Luckily, he survived. But now Tyler can use only the biggest, hardest words there are. His friends don’t understand him. Can you help?
Directions: Use a dictionary to help you figure out what Tyler is trying to say. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper.
Lance Lekander
I could not refrain from consuming my gelato expeditiously.
Meet The Idiomizer —the superhero who turns simple words into powerful idioms. These phrases unite words, like a team, to take on a whole new meaning.
Callie Feels Confused
Lance Lekander
Ned: What’s up, Callie? You look . . .
Callie: Oh, Ned, it’s the first day of school and I’m happy and nervous and excited and scared and . . .
Lance Lekander
This is a job for The Idiomizer!
The Idiomizer: I get it, Callie. You have mixed feelings. You’re all over the place. Your head is whirling.
Callie: That's it!
Ned: It’s OK—we all feel that way sometimes!
This article was originally published in the September 2021 issue.
