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Together Forever (William)

Post Age 11 Published June 19, 2021 by Lina Kim

“Boo!” Arthur yelled, which ended up scaring him more than it scared Aleya. “Ooh,” Aleya said in a bored tone, rolling her eyes. “That was soooooo scary.” Arthur frowned.
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Picture Day (William’s class, led by Madeline and Liam; June 12, 2021)

Post Age 11 Published June 14, 2021 by Peri Gordon

Picture Day (William’s class; taught this week by Madeline and Liam) By Peri Gordon, 11 “I don’t think you understand,” sighed the principal. “If a child misses Picture Day, there will be no...
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The Memory Machine (Conner)

Post Age 14 Published May 24, 2021 by Sena Pollock

It was a sunny day and the birds were all singing. I imagined that I could understand them. “You did it-you did it-you did it you’ll never get-a-way.
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The Gift

Post Age 8 Published May 10, 2021 by mia money

“Why must you go now, oh father?” said the little ones, as the answer still is not found. “I am terribly sorry, but I must help your mother,” says father.
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Practical Advice (Conner, 5/8/21)

Post Age 9 Published May 8, 2021 by Emma Hoff

Practical Advice “I drew a good picture today. You wanna see?” I asked. “I heard that if you cut off a chicken’s head, it’llkeep running. That true?
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The Spirit of the Muffin Girl (William)

Post Age 11 Published May 3, 2021 by Delight Kim

Muma always said, “No ghosts, Zeline. If you ever meet one, turn away and run.” before I went to sleep. And even though I knew the stories of ghosts were rubbish, it kept me awake.
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The Beggar Woman’s Song (Connor, wkshp #1)

Post Age 12 Published April 27, 2021 by Laura Moran

Writing Workshop #1: On the Word ‘And’ The Beggar Woman’s Song And the beggar woman sang of the wolf’s cold heart, how she prowled in a mist shrouded lane, she widened her slanted yellow eyes ...
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The Dark Hospital (William)

Post Age 11 Published April 17, 2021 by Lina Kim

I glanced around the hospital cautiously and shuddered. The walls were pure white, but I felt as if they were stained with the blood of those who never survived.
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Just Twenty Dollars (3/20/2021)

Post Age 10 Published March 31, 2021 by Rachael Lippe

JUST TWENTY DOLLARS Mia’s perspective: “Please,” Lou begs, “please please please pleeeeeeeeeeease! It’s only twenty dollars!” Very soon, my mom relents and hands her twenty dollars.
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Wicked Moods (March 20,2021)

Post Age 11 Published March 21, 2021 by Peri Gordon

Wicked Moods By Peri Gordon, 11 “You already got your prize, Miss Aler.” “Did not, I put it back because…the bag was stained,” I lie. “Come on, I need another one.
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