Jason stood in the bookstore. On the shelf was his favorite author’s latest book. Jason had been waiting for this book for a long time. He checked his pockets. He had just enough money to buy the book. But Jason was also invited to his friend Percy’s birthday party this weekend. Percy and Jason had been friends for five years, ever since the second grade. Jason couldn’t possibly turn up at Percy’s party without a gift. Percy wanted a new Superman action figure, and Jason had been saving up for that. He would feel terrible if he disappointed Percy. But he also wanted the book. Jason didn’t know what to do.