by Zuni Blue
side was the headteacher, Mr. Baker.
Baker always stood out from the other teachers. He was the tallest - so tall it hurt Dixon's neck just looking at him - the only Asian, the only guy, and the only one allowed to wear casual clothes. All the other teachers had to wear smart clothes like a suit.
"You..." Baker's eyes slit. "What have you done now?"
"Nothing," they said, letting the door close. "Why?"
"Stop doing that." He shuddered.
"What, sir?" they asked.
"Speaking at the exact same time." Goosebumps trickled across his hairy arms. He pulled his sleeves down and buttoned up his cuffs. "One at a time, please."
"Sorry, sir." They stepped forward in unison. "We can't help it."
Baker hurried off to his office, mumbling to himself.
The boys' toilet door opened a crack. The twins crept over and peeked inside. It was Jimmy again.
"I just looked out the window," he whispered. "You can't leave it like that."
"Duh!" the twins said.
"I can help. It'll cost you two pounds."
"Rip off," Dixon said. "Get lost!"
"Wait!" Daria nudged Dixon aside. "Can we pay a bit now and later?" Jimmy nodded. "What do we get for our money?"
"Five of my guys. Two will play fight at the doors to keep them blocked. I will chat to Baker, so he doesn't look out the window. Three will clean up." The bell rang again. "What's it gonna be?"
Daria handed over a pound. Dixon's stomach grumbled. That money was for chocolate, not Jimmy. Now he was stuck with sandwiches and a bottle of water.
"Get back to class," Jimmy said. "You still owe me."
The twins returned to class. Rowling called them to the front and pulled up two chairs. They sat down, exhausted. She twiddled her thumbs until the other students had left. Then she gave a smug look, the pink slip book in her hands.
"What did Mr. Baker say?"
"To be more respectful in class," Dixon said. "We are lucky to have such a great teacher. Millions of kids around the world don't have a teacher, class, school." Dixon gave the best smile he could. "Oh, and...always use a tissue. Your nose likes it."
So, there it is. The only well documented attack of the booger king.
Yes, there have been others. What happened to them? Who knows?
I heard a boy vanished in America, a puddle mush left in his bed...
Then an Asian baby was found stuck to the ceiling, his finger up his nose...
An African girl took a shortcut through a safari. The locals said a lion got her. The broken staff at the scene said otherwise...
If only Dixon had eaten the king when he had the chance, but he didn't. The booger king roams the world, gathering another army. Every booger you pick and flick joins the king. Some say he has ten million followers and more on their way to his secret lair. With over seven billion people in the world, there are many more boogers to come.
What can you do to help?
Put the boogers in tissues. It makes them happy when they're not being flicked around. Fold the tissue properly to keep the boogers inside, and place them in the nearest bin.
Or, wash your hands. This helps out any boogers stuck under your nails. Again, washing boogers is gentler than flicking them away.
Whatever you do, don't eat them. Your stomach tries to digest them, but can't, so they go through your body and come out your butt. Would you like to pop out a bum? Me neither! No wonder those boogers are mad.
I could take on the booger king, you might say.
Remember, the D-twins have each other. They're almost always together. Would they have made it alone? Who knows... but I don't want to find out.
Anyway, I've said enough. If you still want to pick and flick, watch out. The booger king and his army are about...
####
Dear Reader
Hello, I hope you enjoyed my work. Now the story is over, here are three things to consider. It'll only take around five minutes, and I'd really appreciate you taking a look.
1. An honest review.
Could you do me a favour? I'd really appreciate a review. Whether you loved it, hated it, or thought my book was just okay, it doesn't matter. Just be honest. It doesn't have to be a long review, just a brief summary of what you thought. Thank you very much!
2. Exclusive subscriber goodies.
I have a mailing list on my website: www.zuniblue.com. All subscribers will be the first to know when I publish a new book. Also, you'll know whenever my books are sold as a box set, discounted, or available for free. If you want to send me a message back, email me at [email protected]. I respond to everyone.
3. Keep reading!
If you enjoyed this book, why not try another? Here's what I recommend:
Ninja Poo Gets Revenge
The D-twin Adventures continue with Ninja Poo Gets Revenge, an action-packed short story. Dixon's dad told him to put the dog poo in the bin. He should've listened. Now Dixon and Daria must face Ninja Poo and his deadly weapons in the stinkiest, messiest fight in history!
About the Author
Zuni Blue's been telling tales since she was a kid. Now she gets to mix fun stories with a few lessons learnt on the way to adulthood. Whether it's solving cases at school or fighting monsters, Zuni promises a great read you'll never forget!
Pen Names:
Zia Black www.ziablack.com (crime and thrillers)
Zhané White www.zhanewhite.com (fantasy and science fiction)
Zada Green www.zadagreen.com (sarcastic self-help and general fiction)
Zuni Blue www.zuniblue.com (children's books)
Dedications
Thank you to my family. I appreciate all the love and support you have given over the years and in the future. Also, thanks to great readers like you. Enjoy all my stories!
