Billy, Paris, France

Billy is 9 years old. He lives in Paris with his mother, his stepfather, his sister Wendy and his stepsisters Emma and Natacha. His parents are divorced, but his father lives nearby and Billy enjoys water-skiing with him on Saturdays. Billy is very fond of sports and he likes playing football, skateboarding and roller-skating with his friends. On rainy days, he enjoys swimming in an indoor pool.

At the elementary school, rue Boulard, Billy learns English. His favorite subject is math because he likes computation. He does not have much homework but, from time to time, he must learn to spell new words. He does not like learning French grammar.

Billy’s favorite food is steak and fries. At home, he eats cereals for breakfast, meat and vegetables for lunch, and pasta and vegetables for dinner. Billy’s mother comes from America, and sometimes he eats hamburgers and cookies.