Oscar wanted to surprise his sister. It was her birthday, so he made a cake. “I’ve got everything I need,” he said. He mixed the ingredients with a wooden spoon. As he stirred, the mixture became smooth. “She loves chocolate,” he reminded himself. Oscar placed the cake tin in the oven. He wore gloves to protect his hands. Soon, the kitchen smelled of warm cake. When it had cooled, he added chocolate. He spread it carefully across the top. Then Oscar decorated it with sprinkles. Some chocolate had ended up on his nose. “Make a wish before you blow,” he said. His sister blew out the birthday candles.