Stories by Children
from 2001 Issues

From the November/December 2001 Issue

Zordex by Elizabeth Mainardi, age 13
In a faraway place and time, good and evil vie for power

A Natural Lullaby by Leah Richmond, age 11
Nothing is as calming as the sounds of nature

Roscoe by Shelley Noel McFatter, age 13
A beaver puts his life on the line to rescue a river otter

Ligiri by Rita Rozenbaoum, age 10
Ligiri’s cruel sister tries to keep her from marrying Danu

From the September/October 2001 Issue

The Duck Decision by Chris Heinrich, age 13
Chris is torn between his dad’s wishes and his own beliefs

Heart and Soul by Jill Cooley, age 13
Why did their ballet teacher choose Morgan over Sarah?

Baby by Leslie Pearsall, age 12
Dylan has dreams of glory for her new horse

That Small Whisper by Neva Pederson, age 13
Neva wishes she had listened to her conscience

My Friend by Max Strebel, age 11
Frederick befriends a squirrel and loses his interest in TV

The Magical Smile by Stephanie Gomory, age 12
A loving offer makes up for a broken jade elephant

Memoirs of a Soldier by Arielle Gorin, age 13
He’s only ten, but Ben has a job to do in the war too

From the July/August 2001 Issue

Skate Disaster by Alex Chan-Kai, age 11
Will Alex and Tim make it out of the ravaged skate park?

Message of the Conch Shell by Anna Hagen, age 11
Shayla has always felt mysteriously drawn to the sea

Mindy’s Apple Tree by Allison Trowbridge, age 11
Mindy and Chloe are always getting into trouble

In the Land of the Basketball Hoops by Felicity Slater, age 12
Perfect yards, perfect families — what’s wrong with this picture?

Seventeen Years by Jessica Libor, age 13
It seems like only yesterday when Holly fell from the tree

From the May/June 2001 Issue

Spinning by Julia Echternach, age 12
If only the perfect days of summer could go on forever

My Friend the Bull by Rachel Johnson, age 13
Unlike his family, Gabriel prefers the old ways

Twisted Friendships by Hana Bieliauskas, age 13
Beth’s values are tested when Jessica goes too far

Colors of a Champion by Simon Reis, age 12
Can Judy fulfill her father’s dream?

Honesty by Zhang He, age 11
One act of kindness leads to another

From the March/April 2001 Issue

Miraculous Mike by Joshua MacLean, age 13
Joshua always wanted to be just like his dad

Every Nordic Night by Naomi Rowsell, age 12
Naomi and her dad both love boats

Tiger Prey by Pace Ellsworth, age 13
Even a predator could become prey one day

A Treasure by Allison Stadd, age 12
An old wool hat is lost and found, repeatedly

Rhia’s Renaissance by Sarah Casserly Marcus, age 11
Rhia discovers a passion for photography

The Vagabond by Michelle Doré Sizemore, age 13
His parents are always fighting, and James thinks it’s his fault

From the January/February 2001 Issue

Christmas Miracle by Vanessa Coakley, age 12
Grandmother’s story proves that anything is possible

The Ultimate Challenge: To Come Home Alive by Tara Stroll, age 13
Peter and his dog struggle to survive in a snowstorm

Catalina, My Friend by Francisca Thomas, age 13
Will Paco ever find his way back to the family he loves?

Good-bye Jack by Peter Swegart, age 10
Small acts of kindness make a big difference in Jack’s life

Lightning Rod by Valerie Gill, age 13
The power is out, but Valerie’s computer is talking to her

Together by Alex Mifflin, age 12
Since the accident, Alex cherishes his family more than ever