And then one day it happened — Richie felt his skin turn crispy and golden. He felt his body stiffen.  

He even felt the urge to find ketchup or locate a deep fryer.  

Richie had turned into a french fry!

“Oh dear,” said Richie’s mother. “I was afraid this would happen.”  

Late that night, after she tucked her french-fried son into bed, Richie’s mother made a phone call.