Bouncing on the Coil

The tall grass was tickling all the way up to my knees! Right across the lawn sat a gigantic, coiled-up green garden hose. *Gasp!* A bright rubber rollercoaster! I charged straight over and leaped both cone shoes onto the thick ribbed curve—clack! One careful wobble, two bouncy little steps, and—sproing! The rubber gave a giant, springy shudder! I tipped sideways, pinwheeling my arms, and plunged straight into a fluffy patch of white clover! A dry brown leaf fluttered down and hitched a ride right in my checkered bow. Absolutely thrilling!