Stories by Children
from 2007 Issues

From the November/December 2007 Issue

A Calf for Christmas by William Gwaltney, age 12
Max helps his dad and the vet deliver a calf

Trek to the Peak by Alexis Colleen Hosticka, age 12
A peaceful hike turns deadly when an avalanche strikes

School Daze by Anna Elizabeth Blech, age 11
Oh no! Samantha’s going to be late for school

We're Moving by Lyla Lawless, age 13
It helps to know someone else is going through the same thing

Shepherd of Stonehenge by Casey Tolan, age 13
Sam doesn’t think his uncle’s plan will succeed

From the September/October 2007 Issue

Moonbeams into Eternity by Colin Johnson, age 13
Once he learns to strategize, Colin has a blast surfing at Trestles

From Terror to Triumph by Bailey Bergmann, age 12
Asa’s sister knows, “people can’t live in fear all their lives”

Saturday Night at the Panadería by William Gwaltney, age 11
Mexican pastries have never sounded more delectable

Hope by Erik Dinardo, age 13
Everywhere he goes, the man is reminded of happier times

From the July/August 2007 Issue

Greyhound Park by Emily Ward, age 13
Cassie wants to win the race for Susan

Night Flight by William Gwaltney, age 11
William must keep his horse’s magic powers a secret

JuJu by Natalie Schuman, age 11
Since the day Natalie was born, she and JuJu have been close

From the May/June 2007 Issue

What the Stars Are Made Of by Rachel Tuteur, age 12
Bella and Cody have grown up thinking they would marry one day

Saturdays by Sophie Stid, age 13
Five sisters, all different, spend the day together

To Kill a Unicorn by Abbie Brubaker, age 12
Matthew and Francesca are sent on a mission, but how can they do it?

The Summer Father Was Away by Sariel Hana Friedman, age 10
Is it possible to be happy even though you miss someone terribly?

Thoughts of a Sunny Day by Brigid Cami, age 13
Brigid can hardly wait to go out to the perfect beauty of the lake

From the March/April 2007 Issue

In My Eyes by Grace Watson-Martin, age 11
Will Rachel and her mother escape from slavery to freedom?

Flying by Margaret Bryan, age 12
Crossing the finish line, Margaret is flying without wings

A Hidden Love by Alexis Colleen Hosticka, age 12
Kirsten doesn’t tell her parents she is working at the animal shelter

Isabelle by Elle Davis, age 13
An enthusiastic younger rider gets on Isabelle’s nerves

Diamond Sky by Sophie Stid, age 13
When girls turn 13 in Sophie’s family, they get a magnificent surprise

From the January/February 2007 Issue

They're Pigs! by Adam Jacobs, age 11
What if you woke up and your whole family had turned into pigs?

The Time Magicians by Casey Tolan, age 13
Will Gareth ever see the value of his uncle’s powers?

A Different Kind of Lullaby by Meg Bradley, age 13
Putting her feelings in writing helps Abby feel less lonely

Summer of the Sea Turtles by William Gwaltney, age 11
Tyler will do anything to protect the sea turtle eggs