Stories by Children
from 2006 Issues

From the November/December 2006 Issue

Of Governesses and Greasers by Adam Rowe, age 13
It's 1912, and Lacey and her governess are sailing to America

A Dog of War by William Gwaltney, age 10
Even Al's heart is won over by Jack's bravery

Secrets in the Forest by Eleyna Rosenthal, age 13
Will an alliance be formed between the princess and the strange young man?

From the September/October 2006 Issue

Friends Forever? by Michael Scognamiglio, age 13
Could Michael’s best friend and his sister be flirting with each other?

A Morning in the Orchard by William Gwaltney, age 10
Sophie and Grandpa decide to make Grandma’s apple pie

Going Home by Caroline Lu, age 13
They say you can’t go home again; is it true?

A Golden Dog After All by Bailey Bergmann, age 11
All her life Ruthie has dreamed of owning a golden retriever

The Baseball by Katie Russell, age 13
A baseball brings back memories of Adrian’s older sister

Makoto, the Turtle Boy by Annakai Hayakawa Geshlider, age 11
Once every seven years the turtles give a human special powers

From the July/August 2006 Issue

The Animal Kingdom by Mackenzie Hollister, age 12
If only we could stop time at the moment when we are happiest

On Thin Ice by Sean Fay, age 11
When the weather changes, Zach must fight for his life

Revenge Is Bittersweet by Molly O'Neill, age 13
Lindsay seems mean, but maybe she’s just shy

From the May/June 2006 Issue

Sour Memories by Michael Madans, age 11
A bag of candy is the key to Michael’s happiest memories

Friendship by Sophia Pellegrino, age 11
Carmen and Gabriella have a lot in common; why can’t they be friends?

Iristerra by Katie Sinclair, age 13
A traveler captivates the inn’s guests with his sad tale

First in Flight by Rosalie Stoner, age 12
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again

Shannon by Makayla Hentges, age 12
A wolf makes the ultimate sacrifice for her human friend

From the March/April 2006 Issue

Me, Myself, and My Personality by Simon Gonzalez, age 11
A roller coaster brings out Simon’s true personality

Blue by Margaret Bryan, age 11
The Loft family takes a road trip to Prince Edward Island

Forgiveness by Niyousha Bastani, age 10
Amelia’s cousin Jack helps her understand her father

Paintings by Michelle Grifka, age 12
Lara is quick to judge Bridget, but is she right?

Starfish by Shannon Keating, age 13
Fate provides Shannon with an opportunity to save lives

From the January/February 2006 Issue

My Great Adventure by Isabelle Edwards, age 10
Isabelle and her dad are always arguing about the Iditarod

1942: A Changing World by Amanda Pertierra, age 13
A family must leave their home during wartime

Truth-Telling by Katie Sinclair, age 13
Friendships deepen at a sleepover

To Be But a Child by Julia Soderholm, age 13
A young poet takes pleasure in a beautiful morning