The Leaf Skateboard

I marched right down the stone porch steps into the garden path! Resting on the dry dirt was a giant, curled brown maple leaf, stiff and shiny like a real wooden sled. I didn’t hesitate for a second—I took a running leap and landed both stumpy feet right in the hollow center! Crunch! The brittle stem snapped, and the whole leaf slid two inches across the smooth dirt before bumping against a round garden stone! I wobbled, threw my arms out to catch my balance, and stayed upright! That wild leaf slide was faster than any video game kart!