Molly McGuire - Phineas and Ferb: Daredevil Days

I t was another glorious day of summer vacation. Phineas Flynn and Ferb Fletcher were sitting on the living room sofa with Phineass grandparents, Grandma Betty Jo and Grandpa Clyde. They were all listening to Mr. Fletcher give an exciting speech on antique thimbles.

And that is why the eighteenth-century sewing thimble is not only a slice of history, but a compelling example of American grit and perseverance... Mr. Fletcher said, reading from his note card. He would be speaking in front of a large crowd that afternoon and wanted to practice his speech one last time. He looked at his family eagerly.

Great, Dad! Phineas said enthusiastically. Mr. Fletcher knew everything there was to know about antiqueswhich was a good thing, because he owned an antique store in town.

Oh, that was wonderful! Grandma Betty Jo cheered. Then she dropped her head and pretended to snore loudly.

Mom! Mrs. Flynn, Phineass mother, scolded.

Oh, Im kidding! Grandma Betty Jo said with a chuckle. She smiled at Mr. Fletcher. Your speech is going to be a big hit at the antique-thimble symposium.

Phineass mom looked down at her watch. Which were going to be late for if we dont get on the road, she reminded him. Thanks again for looking after the kids today, she said to her parents. Candace is skating at the park. All the numbers are on the fridge.

Be good for your grandparents, boys! Mr. Fletcher called to the boys as he and his wife left the house.

Phineas and Ferb waved good-bye. The house seemed strangely quiet. What were they going to do all day? Even Perry, the boys pet platypus, looked a little bored.

But then their grandmother gave them a sly smile. You want to go down and embarrass your sister at the park? she asked.

Yeah! Phineas and Grandpa Clyde cheered in unison.

The boys and their grandparents dashed out of the room, leaving Perry staring blankly after them. The day was getting better already!

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A t the park, Candaces best friend, Stacy Hirano, was helping Candace roller-skate. You got it! Stacy cheered, skating in front of Candace. You may be rusty, but you got it!

Stacy was a natural skater. Candace Flynn, on the other hand... was not. She was a whiz when it came to shopping and singing and actingbut skating wasnt her thing.

II cant turn around or stop, but I got it! Candace was flailing her arms, frantically trying to keep her balance. I wonder if Jeremys skating here today, she said. Jeremy Johnson was a classmate of Candace and Stacy, and he worked at the local burger joint. Candace had a megacrush on him. In Candaces eyes, Jeremy was absolutely the cutest guy on the entire planet.

Suddenly, Stacy stopped skating, causing Candace to nearly crash into her. Stacy pointed across the park. Isnt that your family? she asked. Candaces mouth dropped open. What were they doing there?! She spotted Ferb roller-skating nearby in graceful circles.

See, I told you Ferb was a good skater, Phineas said to his grandma, beaming proudly. They were all decked out in their skating helmets and elbow and knee pads. Grandpa Clyde was sitting on a nearby bench, watching all the action.

Ooh, thats my boy! Grandma Betty Jo cooed, admiring Ferbs technique. She and Phineas joined Ferb out on the pavement and skated dazzling loops and spins around one another. A crowd had gathered to watch them. They were really good!

Suddenly, Grandpa Clyde spotted Candace skating down the path. Yoohoo! he called to her.

Hello! Grandma Betty Jo shouted, waving wildly at Candace.

Hey, Candace, jump in! Phineas yelled as he spun around in a circle.

Suddenly, Candace stopped short and looked over at her brothers and grandparents in horror. Turn me around, Stacy! she commanded. Stacy pointed her friend in the opposite direction, and they rolled away from Candaces family. Candace was not happy. Leave it to Phineas to spoil a perfectly pleasant day at the park! Ill get you, Phineas! she thought.

Chapter 2

G randma Betty Jo, Phineas, and Ferb skated through the park on a sunlit path.

So Grandma, where did you get your moves? Phineas asked her. Hed never seen another grandma who could roller-skate even half as well as his could!

Phineass grandmother glided out in front of them and gracefully performed a few jumps. Well, boys, I was quite the skater in myOOOF! She hadnt been watching where she was going, and shed run right into someone! She fell to the ground with a grunt. Watch where youre she started to say. She stopped in midsentence. The other skater looked vaguely familiar to her.