It was Emily’s 10th birthday. She was 10 old. She was so happy. “I’m so happy,” said. “I’m finally 10. Ten is two numbers. is an adult number. Ten is a grown-up . I’m an adult now. I’m a grown-up. I to be nine. Nine is a kid number. is for kids. I’m not a kid anymore.” sister Irene said, “Of course you’re still a . Teenagers are kids. You’re not even a teenager . You’re in fifth grade. Fifth grade is for . Twelfth grade is for kids, too. When you 18, you will be in twelfth grade. You still be a kid. You will be a for eight more years.” Emily said, “No, you’re kid. You’re only seven. Seven is a kid.” said she wasn’t seven. She said she was and a half.