Speed Racer

The other day, Reed got a new Harry Potter book at bedtime. He and Tod read a chapter together, then he took it to school the next day. He came home and said he'd finished the whole thing, and the book is 352 pages! We thought it was curious that he'd have so much time to read during school, so we asked his 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Dingus -- here's her response:

I require the children to always have a book handy when their work is done. I am truly amazed at his speed in reading. He seems to pay attention to my lesson, complete his assignments (although messy) and then read at every free moment. This is a great skill he has. Sometimes though, his speed misses important details in a story. He is very gifted, though.

She's always gotta harp on his messiness, but a nice note anyway!