Jim loved to pop bubblegum. But his habit often annoyed his mother. “You chew gum like a cow chews cud, Jim,” she always complained. Then one day, a thief entered their house. He had a gun, and warned the family not to move or utter a sound. Everyone was scared and stayed where they were. But where was Jim? He hid as soon as he saw the thief! Now he quietly called the police. While he waited for them to arrive, he had an idea. His younger brother had a toy cruiser with a police siren. Jim quickly switched it on. The thief was startled and ran to peep out of the window. When he turned, Jim blew a gigantic bubble and popped it loud as a gunshot! The thief nearly jumped out of his skin! Just then the real police arrived and arrested him. Everyone thanked Jim and called him the bubblegum hero!
The Bubblegum Hero
